Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced January 2009
- Other Name is ST50

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 4 years after the TL100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Samsung TL100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung TL100
TG-2 iHS | TL100 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
TL100 | TG-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung TL100
TG-2 iHS | TL100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the TL100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and TL100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and TL100.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Samsung TL100 |
Also called as | - | ST50 |
Type | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 610k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 lb) | 219g (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $380 | $22 |