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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 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 FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH2, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 2 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-2 iHS matches up vs the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic FH2

 TG-2 iHS FH2 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 31 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 FH2 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FH2

 TG-2 iHS FH2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers external dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the FH2.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and FH2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and FH2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (121g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (350 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (270 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography highlights
68
great battery (350 shots)
weather proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
good battery (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography factors
46
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery (270 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging advice
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-28 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 photographs 270 photographs
Battery format 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $149