Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung GX-10

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung GX-10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is very similar but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 6 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the GX-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung GX-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the GX-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and GX-10 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and GX-10.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.