Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic F5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-2 iHS was brought out 6 months after the F5 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the F5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic F5
TG-2 iHS | F5 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
F5 | TG-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic F5
TG-2 iHS | F5 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2013 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic F5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the F5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and F5 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and F5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic F5 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-06-28 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 610k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | OLED | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $380 | $100 |