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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax Efina, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled within a month of the Efina and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the Efina for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Pentax Efina

 TG-2 iHS Efina 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Efina TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax Efina

 TG-2 iHS Efina 
IntroducedJune 2013June 2013Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has sizing of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax Efina in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the Efina.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and Efina is 91 and 97 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and Efina.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax Efina to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
Pentax Efina Portrait photography information
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provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Pentax Efina Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
Pentax Efina Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Travel photography camera
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great battery life (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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lighter than competition (91 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
Pentax Efina Landscape photography features
46
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
Pentax Efina Vlogging features
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
33
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (91 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax Efina
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPentax Efina
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Pentax Efina
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-28 2013-06-03
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech OLED QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1/8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 91 grams (0.20 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $380 $10