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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G100

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic G100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and G100 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was introduced 8 years before the G100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the G100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic G100

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 G100 TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedJune 2020June 2013More modern by 85 months
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k610kClearer display (+1230k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic G100

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS G100 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the G100.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G100 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and G100 is 91 and 81 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and G100.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-2 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G100 will show more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
27
 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
77
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic G100 Street photography features
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
78
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 good high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 weather proofing
 good battery life (350 per charge)
 slow fps (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
56
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (270 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G100 Travel photography highlights
68
 good battery life (350 shots)
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 no Time Lapse recording
 MP count low (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
78
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 MP count decent (20MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
46
 really wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 good battery life (350 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 no Time Lapse recording
71
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G100 Vlogging highlights
36
 really wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no mic jack
78
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 1920 pixels)
 has external mic jack
 does not have image stabilization
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic G100
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-06-28 2020-06-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/500s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 352 grams (0.78 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
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 images 270 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $380 $698