Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS vs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and the Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS was introduced in June 2013 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS was introduced in May 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 610k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 610k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-in GPS
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
      4. Advantage of Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS.

      PROS

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)

      CONS

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus TG-2 iHS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS over Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS.

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS vs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 3.0 fps

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      Olympus TG-6
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus TG-4
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus TG-870
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Olympus TG-5
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus TG-860
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus TG-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus TG-850 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon S8000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.2 MP

      Canon A2400 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Advantage of Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      Olympus TG-1 iHS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS over Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS.

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS vs Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

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      Olympus TG-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus TG-5
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus TG-860
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus TG-4
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus TG-6
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus TG-870
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Olympus TG-850 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic S1R
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      Full Frame

      47.3 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4006,400
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Type D Type D
        Built-in GPS
        Environmental Sealing
        Light230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen610k dot610k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        Short Battery Life350 shots350 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS have 3.0" Fixed screens with 610k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Both models feature a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Their native ISO range is 100 - 6,400

      The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS can take pictures up to 3968 x 2976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS is equipped with TruePic VI processor and can take pictures up to 3968 x 2976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in GPS

      Cameras have built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS has a Type D HDMI and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS has a Type D HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS comes with Li-90B battery pack with battery life of 350 shots and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS comes with LI90B battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS body has dimensions of 111 x 67 x 29 mm (4.37 x 2.64 x 1.14") and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS body has dimensions of 112 x 67 x 30 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.18") and they both weigh 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz).

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      111 mm

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      29 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      76
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and give them scores of 62 and 63 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      63

      Sensor

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

      Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      GOOD
      73
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


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