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Comparison of Olympus Tough TG-1 and Olympus Tough TG-2 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Tough TG-2 ×
Olympus Tough TG-1 ×
General
ModelOlympus Tough TG-2Olympus Tough TG-1
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberTG-2TG-1
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20132012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)112112
Width (mm)2929
Height (mm)6767
Weight (g)230231
Waterproof++
PredecessorOlympus TG-1-
SuccessorOlympus TG-3Olympus TG-2
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1212
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.551.55
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)55
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)24060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies)MOV/H.264 with Stereo Linear PCM sound
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, with dual aspheric elements and 2 ED elementsOlympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, dual Aspheric elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 100.0025.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 18.005.00 - 18.00
Zoom ratio (x)44
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.500.20 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1060
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 101 - 60
Filter thread (mm)40-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP, Spot AF, AF TrackingContrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / OLEDNo / OLED
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)610,000610,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • fluorescent1
  • incandescent
  • one-touch
  • sunny
  • underwater
  • auto
  • custom
  • overcast
  • sunlight
  • tungsten
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Beauty, Landscape, Hand-held Starlight, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, FireworksBeauty Mode with Make-up Mode, Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • led
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO 1600: W: 0.2m - 7.9m; T: 0.1m - 3.1mISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 18.4ft (5.6m), Tele: 1.64 ft (0.5m) - 8.2ft (2.5m)
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)227
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant--
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • built-in gps
  • dc input
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • audio/video output)
  • dc input
  • hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.730.8
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)55
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)2525
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.220.32
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.290.31
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.04
Startup time (s)10.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.72.9
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350350
Battery form factorProprietary LI-90BProprietary LI-90B
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-90B lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-90B lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
  • olympus [ib] software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x10.3-10.8
  • windows xp/vista/7/8
  • mac os x10.3-10.5
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWaterproof, Dustproof, Freezeproof (-10C), Crushproof (100kgf), Shockproof (2.1m)Waterproof to 12m/40ft, Freezeproof to -10C/14F, Crushproof to 220lbf/100kgf, Shockproof to 2m/6.6ft, Dustproof, GPS



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