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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 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 F5
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic F5

 TG-2 iHS F5 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 F5 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic F5

 TG-2 iHS F5 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2013Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
27
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography factors
Panasonic F5 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography information
46
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
33
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
Panasonic F5 Vlogging details
36
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic F5
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
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