Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH2
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-820 iHS was brought out 14 months later than the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic FH2
TG-820 iHS | FH2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 14 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1030k | 230k | Sharper screen (+800k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
FH2 | TG-820 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH2
TG-820 iHS | FH2 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides physical measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the FH2.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and FH2 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and FH2.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH2 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-820 iHS will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-08 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,030 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 | 220 shots | 270 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $500 | $149 |