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Predecessor: |
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Olympus TG-1
TG-1 vs TG-2
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Successor: |
Pentax Q10
Q vs Q10
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Olympus TG-3
TG-2 vs TG-3
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Model Number: |
Q |
TG-2 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$749.95 |
$379.99 |
Street Price: |
$695.00 |
$382.89 |
Date Available: |
2011-09-30 |
2013-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
8.5 oz
(241 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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8.1 oz
(230 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
1.2 in.
(98 x
58 x
31 mm)
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4.4 x
2.6 x
1.1 in.
(112 x
67 x
29 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
Yes |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.4 |
12.0 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.54 microns |
1.55 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
5.5x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
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Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
47 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
20.2 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.1 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
189 |
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Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2664
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 3456 x 2592
(9.0 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 1944
(6.7 MP,
16:9), 2592 x 2592
(6.7 MP,
1:1), 2688 x 2016
(5.4 MP,
4:3), 2688 x 1792
(4.8 MP,
3:2), 2688 x 1512
(4.1 MP,
16:9), 2016 x 2016
(4.1 MP,
1:1), 1920 x 1440
(2.8 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1440 x 1440
(2.1 MP,
1:1) |
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), 12-bit DNG RAW |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.3 |
5.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
640x480 (120p)
320x240 (240p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound |
MOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Pentax Q |
n/a |
Lens: |
01 Standard Prime smc Pentax 8.5mm f/1.9 AL [IF] |
Olympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, with dual aspheric elements and 2 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
47mm |
25 -
100mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
8.5mm |
4.5 -
18mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
1.00x |
4.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/1.9 - f/8.0 |
f/2.0/2.8/8.0 (wide) / f/4.9/6.3/18 (tele); 2-step aperture + ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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1 -
10 cm
0.4 -
3.9 in
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Filter Thread: |
40.5mm |
40.5mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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Up to 4x (2x Super Resolution Zoom) |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), AF Continuous, AF Face Detection, Manual; Auto 25 Point, User-Selectable, Center |
Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP, Spot AF, AF Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
No |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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No / OLED
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Viewfinder Type: |
Optional O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount) |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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610,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
125 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (125-6400), 125-6400, 1/3 steps |
Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE |
Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent1, Underwater, One-touch |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/2000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
No |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Quick Macro (JPG only), Pet, Kids, Forest, Surf & Snow, HDR (JPG only), Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum |
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 or 10 seconds |
2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye, Soft |
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off, LED |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent. GN of 7m at ISO 200. |
ISO 1600: W: 0.2m - 7.9m; T: 0.1m - 3.1m |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/2000 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
-2 to +1 EV
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit DNG RAW |
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound |
MOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies) |
Included Memory: |
0.0 MB |
22.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
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Remote Control Type: |
Optional IR |
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Connections (extended): |
HDMI out (Type D, Micro) |
Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, DC Input, Audio/Video Output), Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Built-in GPS |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.39 |
0.73 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
1.72 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
3 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.3 |
5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
6 |
25 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.71 seconds |
0.22 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.29 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.274 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
1.16 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.082 seconds |
0.043 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full Autofocus lag:
Multi-area AF mode = 0.735s |
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Startup Time: |
3.7 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.0 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.1 seconds |
3.7 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
230 shots |
350 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary D-LI68 |
Proprietary LI-90B |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LI-90B lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Software CD-ROM S-SW115 (includes SilkyPix) |
OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.3+ |
Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X10.3-10.8 |
Notes & Features: |
World's smallest, lightest Interchangeable Lens Camera. Sensor-shift IS, dust reduction, full HD movies, HDR mode. Available in black or white. |
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. |