Olympus TG-4 vs Sony S2000

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-4 and Sony S2000, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was manufactured 5 years after the S2000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-4 matches up vs the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 offers exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 compared to the S2000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and S2000 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and S2000.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger TG-4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.