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| Model Name: | Olympus Tough TG-2 |
| Prices: | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Olympus TG-1
TG-1 vs TG-2 |
| Successor: |
Olympus TG-3
TG-2 vs TG-3 |
| General | |
| Model Number: | TG-2 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $379.99 |
| Street Price: | $382.89 |
| Date Available: | 2013-03-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
8.1 oz
(230 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.1 in. (112 x 67 x 29 mm) |
| Waterproof: | Yes |
| Waterproof Depth: | |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.55 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 640x480 (120p) 320x240 (240p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | n/a |
| Lens: | Olympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, with dual aspheric elements and 2 ED elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 100mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 18mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.0/2.8/8.0 (wide) / f/4.9/6.3/18 (tele); 2-step aperture + ND filter |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 -
10 cm 0.4 - 3.9 in |
| Filter Thread: | 40.5mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x (2x Super Resolution Zoom) |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP, Spot AF, AF Tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | No / OLED |
| Viewfinder Type: | |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 610,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent1, Underwater, One-touch |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Hand-held Starlight, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Under Water Snapshot, Under Water Wide1, Under Water Wide2, Under Water Macro, Pet(cat), Pet(dog), Snow, Panorama, Backlight HDR; Magic Art Filters: Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Water Color, Reflection, Miniature, Fragmented, Dramatic |
| Self Timer: | 2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off, LED |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO 1600: W: 0.2m - 7.9m; T: 0.1m - 3.1m |
| Max Flash Sync: | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | |
| Movie File Format: | MOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies) |
| Included Memory: | 22.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | No |
| Remote Control: | |
| Remote Control Type: | |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, DC Input, Audio/Video Output), Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Built-in GPS |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.73 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 25 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.22 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.29 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.043 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | |
| Startup Time: | 1.0 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.7 seconds |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LI-90B |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LI-90B lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X10.3-10.8 |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Waterproof, Dustproof, Freezeproof (-10C), Crushproof (100kgf), Shockproof (2.1m). Upgrades from TG-1: Waterproof to 50 feet (vs 40), Expanded lineup of accessories including Macro LED adapter + In-body Super Macro zoom. Available in red or black. |
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