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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
  • Announced June 2013
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 8 years prior to the ZV-1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 ZV-1 TG-2 iHS 
ReleasedMay 2020June 2013Newer by 84 months
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k610kClearer display (+312k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony ZV-1

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS ZV-1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the ZV-1.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and ZV-1.
All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
27
 has face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
73
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
85
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 has touch focus
 lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery (350 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
71
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 high fps (24.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports tracking autofocus
 has phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
68
 better than average battery (350 per charge)
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
81
 lighter than others in class (294 grams)
 has bluetooth
 has touch focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 pretty wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
46
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
70
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (1")
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging info
36
 quite wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
86
 pretty wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external microphone socket
 lighter than others in class (294g)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Sony ZV-1
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-28 2020-05-27
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $750