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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
Panasonic FH2
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS FH2 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 14 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kSharper screen (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 FH2 TG-820 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH2

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS FH2 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
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 includes face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery (220 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery life (270 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography info
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
59
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 bad battery (220 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 great battery life (270 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 features touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 bad battery (220 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 great battery life (270 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging information
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging information
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone support
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
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