Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 7 months later than the XZ-2 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and XZ-2 iHS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS uses the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult. The more modern TG-2 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.