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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 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 FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 2 years later than the FP7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the FP7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic FP7

 TG-2 iHS FP7 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2011More recent by 31 months
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 FP7 TG-2 iHS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FP7

 TG-2 iHS FP7 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys exterior 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 FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the FP7.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and FP7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and FP7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography highlights
27
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
68
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
63
better than average battery power (240 shots)
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (147 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Landscape photography camera
46
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery pack (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
bigger than average screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic FP7
36
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (147g)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-28 2011-01-05
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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech OLED TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 147g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $380 $227