• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SH-2 advantages over Olympus TG-4

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.5 fps vs 5.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Olympus TG-4 advantages over Olympus SH-2

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    31 mm vs 42 mm
    Thinner
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 16 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

  • Rugged and waterproof camera body; RAW image capture; fast f/2.0 maximum aperture; fun shooting modes; fast AF speeds for its class.

  • Heavy noise reduction, even at base ISO; no continuous RAW image capture; underwhelming video performance.

  • Read our Olympus TG-4 Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus SH-50

Olympus SH-2
Olympus SH-50
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • RAW file ability
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SH-50

Olympus TG-4
Olympus SH-50
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus SH-50

Compared to Canon SX700 HS

Olympus SH-2
Canon SX700 HS
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus SH-2 vs Canon SX700 HS

Olympus TG-4
Canon SX700 HS
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Canon SX700 HS

Compared to Olympus TG-3

Olympus SH-2
Olympus TG-3
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • RAW file ability
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-3

Olympus TG-4
Olympus TG-3
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus TG-3

Compared to Olympus SH-1

Olympus SH-2
Olympus SH-1
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus SH-1

Olympus TG-4
Olympus SH-1
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus SH-1

Compared to Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Olympus SH-2
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Touchscreen
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Olympus SH-2 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Olympus TG-4
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
  • $379
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Olympus TG-4 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

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