Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL202
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as PL50

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung SL202, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-2 iHS was brought out 4 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the SL202 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung SL202
TG-2 iHS | SL202 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 54 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
SL202 | TG-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung SL202
TG-2 iHS | SL202 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the SL202.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and SL202 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and SL202.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-2 iHS to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-2 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Samsung SL202 |
Also Known as | - | PL50 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-06-28 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 610 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-90B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $380 | $140 |