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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 3 years later than the FP1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the FP1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic FP1

 TG-2 iHS FP1 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 FP1 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FP1

 TG-2 iHS FP1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got external measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the FP1.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and FP1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and FP1.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-2 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography factors
27
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
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good battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography factors
46
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FP1
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-28 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30fps), 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) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 pictures -
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 recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $380 $153