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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-870
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was manufactured 5 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-860 grades against the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Panasonic TS2

 TG-860 TS2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2010More recent by 62 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus TG-860

 TS2 TG-860 

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic TS2

 TG-860 TS2 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 vs the TS2.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and TS2.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-860 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer TG-860 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
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environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (21mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
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quite wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2015-02-06 2010-01-26
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 lb) 188g (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 cost $279 $350