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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Released December 2012
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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-5 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar but the TG-5 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The TG-5 was released 4 years later than the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-5 matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 TG-5 XZ-2 iHS 
ReleasedMay 2017December 2012Fresher by 54 months

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus TG-5

 XZ-2 iHS TG-5 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 TG-5 XZ-2 iHS 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 offers outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-5 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-5 and the XZ-2 iHS.

Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and XZ-2 iHS is 90 and 85 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The TG-5 includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The fresher TG-5 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
46
has manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography factors
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (250g)
66
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography details
46
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (340 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography information
68
better than average battery power (340 shots)
weather sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (250 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
61
good battery (340 shots)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (346g)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (340 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging details
34
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than others (250 grams)
36
fairly wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (346 grams)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus Tough TG-5Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-05-17 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 35
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 lb) 346g (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 340 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $449 $450