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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Announced June 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TG-2 iHS Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Galaxy Camera TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k610kSharper screen (+312k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 TG-2 iHS Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the Galaxy Camera.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography highlights
27
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
68
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (300g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
50
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
lighter than competition in class (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as - Wi-Fi
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-28 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $380 $450