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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX100
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic LX100 II, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 6 years before the LX100 II and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the LX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic LX100 II

 TG-2 iHS LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 LX100 II TG-2 iHS 
ReleasedAugust 2018June 2013Fresher by 62 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution1240k610kCrisper display (+630k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic LX100 II

 TG-2 iHS LX100 II 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has external dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic LX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the LX100 II.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and LX100 II is 91 and 81 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and LX100 II.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will deliver more detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
27
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic LX100 II
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (350 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (340 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery life (350 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
78
great battery power (340 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (17 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Landscape photography camera
46
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
great battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
76
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (17MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (340 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100 II
36
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic LX100 II
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-28 2018-08-22
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 17 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4736 x 3552
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 610 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 1800 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max 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) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 392 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $998