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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W60

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio W60 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W60 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
  • Released June 2013
Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W60 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax W60, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was announced 4 years after the W60 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the W60 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Pentax W60

 TG-2 iHS W60 
LaunchedJune 2013July 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 W60 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax W60

 TG-2 iHS W60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers external measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax W60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the W60.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and W60.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-2 iHS to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W60 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W60 as a Portrait photography camera
27
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
Pentax W60 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
Pentax W60 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
23
environment sealing
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Pentax W60
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
Pentax W60 Landscape photography features
46
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
great battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
36
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Pentax W60
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
25
rather wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax W60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax W60
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPentax Optio W60
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Pentax Optio W60
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-28 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B D-LI78
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $300