Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ50W

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ50W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the HZ50W (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 3 years after the HZ50W which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the HZ50W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Samsung HZ50W. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ50W has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung HZ50W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the HZ50W.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and HZ50W is 91 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and HZ50W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ50W to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS will have an advantage in sensor technology.