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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-870
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FH2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was launched 4 years after the FH2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-860 grades vs the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Panasonic FH2

 TG-860 FH2 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus TG-860

 FH2 TG-860 

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FH2

 TG-860 FH2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 has got external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-860 versus the FH2.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and FH2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and FH2.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent TG-860 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-860
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
69
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (270 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-860
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (21mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
72
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
48
fairly wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (270 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 270 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $279 $149