Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX1000

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX1000, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and NX1000 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and NX1000 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 15 months later than the NX1000 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the NX1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX1000. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX1000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got exterior dimensions 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 NX1000 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX1000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the NX1000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and NX1000 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and NX1000.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX1000 will render greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.