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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Released June 2013
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS15, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 4 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the FS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic FS15

 TG-2 iHS FS15 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 55 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 FS15 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FS15

 TG-2 iHS FS15 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys exterior 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 FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the FS15.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and FS15 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and FS15.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-2 iHS should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography highlights
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comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
Panasonic FS15 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic FS15
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good battery (350 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography info
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fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing external microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2013-06-28 2009-01-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $180