Compare Olympus TG-2 iHS with Olympus TG-1 iHS

Olympus TG-2 iHS with Olympus TG-1 iHS Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS and Olympus TG-1 iHS Main Features

June, 2013

May, 2012

12 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

25-100 mm (4x) F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens

100 - 6400 ISO

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Screen

5.0 fps continuous shooting

3.0 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-In Wireless

Built-In GPS

111 x 67 x 29 mm, 230g.

112 x 67 x 30 mm, 230g.

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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS with Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's compare Tough TG-2 iHS with Tough TG-1 iHS. Both cameras produced Olympus. These models are included in the Waterproof cameras. Olympus TG-2 iHS was released in 2013, and Olympus TG-1 iHS in 2012. Tough TG-2 iHS is newer, which is a plus. Tough TG-1 iHS 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 12 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS has 3.0 fps continuous shooting. Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General	Tough TG-2 iHS	Tough TG-1 iHS
Brand	Olympus	Olympus
Model	Tough TG-2 iHS	Tough TG-1 iHS
Announced	June, 2013	May, 2012
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Lens
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses	0	0
Macro Focus Range	1	n/a
Screen
Screen Size	3"	3"
Screen Type	Fixed	Fixed
Screen Resolution	610k pixels	610k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a%	n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.0	0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	0	0
Number of Cross Focus Points	0	0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed	1/4 sec	1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000 sec	1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting	5.0 fps	3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	no built-in flash	no built-in flash
Flash Modes	n/a	n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range	± EV	±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size	1/2.3	1/2.3
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions	mm	6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area	0.0 mm²	28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution	12 MP	12 MP
Max Image Resolution	3968 x 2976	3968 x 2976
Max Native ISO	6400	6400
Min Native ISO	100	100
Max Boosted ISO	0	0
Min Boosted ISO	0	0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS	Built-In	Built-In
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life	350 shots	350 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Model	Li-90B	LI90B
Physical
Weight	230 g	230 g
Physical Dimensions	111 x 67 x 29 mm	112 x 67 x 30 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type
Storage Slots	1	1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly