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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 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 FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FP2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 3 years after the FP2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the FP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic FP2

 TG-2 iHS FP2 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 FP2 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FP2

 TG-2 iHS FP2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features external dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FP2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the FP2.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and FP2 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and FP2.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
27
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
68
good battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
56
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (151g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography factors
46
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others (151g)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 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 14 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
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 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 -
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
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $380 $80