Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2
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![Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870/Olympus-TG-870-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-860
(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
- Revealed January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FH2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The TG-870 was revealed 5 years later than the FH2 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-870 scores vs the FH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic FH2
TG-870 | FH2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 61 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus TG-870
FH2 | TG-870 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FH2
TG-870 | FH2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-870 and the FH2.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and FH2 is 91 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and FH2.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent TG-870 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-870-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 gr (0.49 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | 270 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $280 | $149 |