Olympus TG-2 Review

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TG-2 Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
Samples
Gallery
Video

Links
Model Name:	Olympus Tough TG-2
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	TG-2
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$379.99
Street Price:	$365.36
Date Available:	2013-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	8.1 oz (230 g)
Weight With Batteries?	No
Size:	4.4 x 2.6 x 1.1 in. (112 x 67 x 29 mm)
Waterproof:	Yes
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)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480, 640x480, 320x240
Movie Frame Rate:	30p, 30p, 30p, 120p, 240p
Movie Audio:	Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels):	12.75
CMOS Size (inches):	1/2.3"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	12.00
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 100 mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x (2x Super Resolution Zoom)
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
Normal Focus Range:	10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 10 cm 0.4 - 3.9 in
Aperture Range:	f/2.0/2.8/8.0 (wide) / f/4.9/6.3/18 (tele) with ND filter
Lens Thread:	41mm
Lens Thread Type:
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No
Viewfinder Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
OLED Viewfinder:	Yes
OLED Size (inches):	3.0
OLED Resolution:	610,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating OLED:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent1, Underwater, One-touch
Shutter Speed Range:	4 - 1/2000
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program AE:	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
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off, LED
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO 1600: W: 0.2m - 7.9m; T: 0.1m - 3.1m
Ext Flash Connection:	Wireless
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):	22.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Movie File Format:	MOV/H.264 with stereo sound (AVI/Motion JPEG for HS movies)
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, DC Input, Audio/Video Output), Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Built-in GPS
Included Software:	OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X10.3-10.8
Power
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:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	320
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.