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Bright f2.0-4.9 stabilised zoom, Built-in GPS and manometer, Tap to control feature, Accessory lens attachments.
Poor high ISO noise performance, No manual exposure settings, Can't take stills while video recording, No built-in Wifi.
The Olympus TOUGH TG2 has a lot to recommend it for those who spend a lot of time in and around the water and want a quality compact to record their activities. It's solidly constructed and the tap control makes it easy to get along with in the water ...
Fast f/2 lens at wide angle, Decent image quality for its class, Excellent waterproof and rugged specs, Solid feature set, including the cool Microscopic Macro function for super closeups, Aperture priority mode, Peppy performance and good battery life, A
Tendency to underexpose shots in Auto mode, Aggressive noise reduction smudges fine detail, Poor video quality with lots of artifacts, No builtin WiFi
There's a good reason why the Olympus TG-2 is also called Tough; its rugged, element-defying skills are among the best for compact waterproof cameras. The TG-2 also proved a tough act to beat when it comes to controls and customizability, being the only ...
The Olympus Tough TG-2 is a modest update of one of the most advanced “tough” cameras in the market. Its even more remarkable rugged credentials – waterproof to 15m, crushproof to 100kg, freezeproof to -10 °C and capable of withstanding drops from a heig...
Abstract: An exclusive review of the flagship rugged camera from Olympus, the Stylus Tough TG-2 was just published at Neocamera. This is the toughest model from Olympus and is ready to go anywhere with a completely waterproof body that can be taken und...
Bright F/2 Lens, Low noise until ISO 400, Nicely saturated colors, Balanced metering, Quick autofocus, Fast and responsive, Fine zoom steps, Good LCD visibility, Superb waterproof construction, Very good batterylife, Good ergonomics, Neocamera
General image softness, Limited use highISO, Below average AWB, Limited dynamicrange, Strong vignetting, Noticeable zoom lag, Slow lens on wideend, No image parameters, Impossible to setup video framing
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 is the flagship rugged camera from Olympus. It distinguishes itself by being one of the toughest cameras available and by having the brightest lens, tied with the Pentax WG-3 Pentax WG-3, among waterproof cameras. It also uses a ...
Abstract: One of the fastest growing segments in the digital camera market is compact, rugged cameras. Five years ago you had just two manufacturers selling waterproof cameras (Olympus and Pentax)...
Controls exposure well, Images have great colour, Tough
Smudges some finer details, Screen glare is difficult, Can't use controls wearing gloves
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Published: 2013-08-28, Author: Richard , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Solid yet light design, Very good performance, Fast, quality lens
Some issues with water tightness, Audible lens movement noise when shooting video
We are torn. We recommended the TG-1, and we started off really loving the TG-2. Nice images and fast performance in a rugged point-and-shoot – or any point-and-shoot, for that matter – can be difficult to come by, but the TG-2 handles with aplomb. Unfo...
