Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS

The Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS rugged camera is a very minor upgrade to the excellent TG-1. It comes in at a lower price and walks away with our Editors' Choice award.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS 1

Product details

  • 12 MP 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS sensor
  • 25–100 mm equivalent F2.0 - F4.9 lens
  • Sensor-shift image stabilization
  • 5 FPS at 12M, up to 60 FPS at 3MP
  • ISO 100-6400
  • 1080p HD video
  • 3.0" 610,000 Dot OLED display

PROS

+ Waterproof to 50 feet.
+ Excellent high ISO performance.
+ Fast f/2 lens.
+ Snappy performance.
+ Accepts filters and conversion lenses.
+ GPS and digital compass.
+ Macro LED light.

CONS

- Lens could be sharper.
- In-camera battery charging.
- Lens movement is audible on video soundtrack.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on June 10, 2013
The Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS rugged camera is a very minor upgrade to the excellent TG-1. It comes in at a lower price and walks away with our Editors' Choice award.
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