Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung GX-20

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung GX-20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the GX-20 (15MP) is very close but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and GX-20 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 5 years later than the GX-20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the GX-20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Samsung GX-20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Samsung GX-20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with outside 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) whilst the Samsung GX-20 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the GX-20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and GX-20 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and GX-20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Samsung GX-20 will result in more detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.