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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 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 FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FH6, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 18 months later than the FH6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS FH6 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 FH6 TG-2 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FH6

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS FH6 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys physical 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) and the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FH6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the FH6.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and FH6 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and FH6.
Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH6 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
27
 offers face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
33
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery power (350 shots)
 max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 great battery life (280 per charge)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography highlights
68
 good battery power (350 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 rather wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 no Time Lapse mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
70
 great battery life (280 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
 MP count good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
46
 rather wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 good battery power (350 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
41
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 great battery life (280 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
36
 rather wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic socket
32
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (119g)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-06-28 2012-01-09
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech OLED TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 photographs 280 photographs
Form of battery 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    
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $380 $129