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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic FH2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 17 months after the FH2 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic FH2

 TG-1 iHS FH2 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 FH2 TG-1 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FH2

 TG-1 iHS FH2 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic FH2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the FH2.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and FH2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and FH2.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
27
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic FH2 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (121g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (270 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
72
better than average battery pack (270 CIPA)
lighter than average (121g)
boasts touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-05-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $149