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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W 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 HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Samsung HZ10W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 4 years after the HZ10W which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the HZ10W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung HZ10W

 TG-2 iHS HZ10W 
IntroducedJune 2013May 2009More modern by 51 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 HZ10W TG-2 iHS 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung HZ10W

 TG-2 iHS HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides exterior dimensions 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 Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the HZ10W.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and HZ10W.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-2 iHS to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
27
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
31
you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (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 Samsung HZ10W
68
good battery (350 shots)
weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
54
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography info
46
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
35
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
36
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Samsung HZ10W
Also called as - WB500
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-28 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $380 $300