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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 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
  • Released June 2013
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic ZS200, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 5 years before the ZS200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the ZS200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic ZS200

 TG-2 iHS ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 ZS200 TG-2 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2018June 2013Fresher by 56 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1240k610kSharper screen (+630k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS200

 TG-2 iHS ZS200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features 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) while the Panasonic ZS200 has measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic ZS200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the ZS200.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and ZS200 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and ZS200.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography details
27
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (370 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography features
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
76
great battery (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
46
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
70
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
great battery (370 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-28 2018-02-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 340 grams (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 370 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $380 $800