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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL350

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs

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
  • Announced December 2012
Samsung TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as WB2000
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is relatively similar but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and TL350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The XZ-2 iHS was launched 2 years later than the TL350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the XZ-2 iHS scores against the TL350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Samsung TL350

 XZ-2 iHS TL350 
RevealedDecember 2012February 2010More recent by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 TL350 XZ-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung TL350

 XZ-2 iHS TL350 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution920k920kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL350 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung TL350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the TL350.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and TL350 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and TL350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher XZ-2 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL350 Portrait photography info
46
you can focus manually
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Street photography camera
66
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (346g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography information
Samsung TL350 Sports photography information
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
good battery power (340 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Travel photography camera
61
good battery power (340 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (346 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography details
Samsung TL350 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging features
Samsung TL350 Vlogging features
36
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (346g)
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung TL350
 Olympus XZ-2 iHSSamsung TL350
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus XZ-2 iHS Samsung TL350
Otherwise known as - WB2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-12-18 2010-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.60 m (ISO 800) 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 346 grams (0.76 pounds) 195 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $450 $400