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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL102

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is ES55
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Samsung SL102, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 4 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung SL102

 TG-2 iHS SL102 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009Fresher by 55 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SL102 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung SL102

 TG-2 iHS SL102 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got external dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the SL102.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and SL102 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and SL102.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-2 iHS to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography info
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
27
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competition (116 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition (116g)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
good maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
30
good maximum aperture (f)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung SL102
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-28 2009-01-08
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.51 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $130