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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Introduced June 2013
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was revealed 3 years later than the FH20 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic FH20

 TG-2 iHS FH20 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 FH20 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FH20

 TG-2 iHS FH20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera plus 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 utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the FH20.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and FH20 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and FH20.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH20 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography advice
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comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic FH20 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
64
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery power (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-28 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 178 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $179