Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FP2

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FP2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 2 years later than the FP2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the FP2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FP2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the FP2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and FP2 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and FP2.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.