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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G9

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G9, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and G9 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was released 5 years prior to the G9 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the G9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic G9

 TG-2 iHS G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 G9 TG-2 iHS 
ReleasedNovember 2017June 2013More recent by 53 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k610kCrisper display (+430k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic G9

 TG-2 iHS G9 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the G9.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and G9 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and G9.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic G9 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
27
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic G9
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery pack (400 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
Panasonic G9 Travel photography information
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography details
46
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery pack (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic G9
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-06-28 2017-11-08
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor 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
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 658g (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
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 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One 2
Retail price $380 $1,500