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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Launched June 2013
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB750, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 23 months after the WB750 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the WB750 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Samsung WB750

 TG-2 iHS WB750 
LaunchedJune 2013September 2011Newer by 23 months
Display resolution610k460kCrisper display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 WB750 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB750

 TG-2 iHS WB750 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features outer dimensions 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 WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB750 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the WB750.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and WB750.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung WB750 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
good megapixels (13MP)
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (193g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
Samsung WB750 Travel photography information
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (193g)
good megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography highlights
46
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
48
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (13MP)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (193 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Samsung WB750
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSamsung WB750
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Samsung WB750
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-28 2011-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech OLED TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options - On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $380 $339