Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung NX2000

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX2000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and NX2000 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and NX2000 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TG-2 iHS was released 5 months before the NX2000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the NX2000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX2000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung NX2000 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX2000 has specifications of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung NX2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the NX2000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and NX2000 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and NX2000.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Samsung NX2000 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.