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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Launched June 2013
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FS25, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 4 years later than the FS25 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic FS25

 TG-2 iHS FS25 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 54 months
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 FS25 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FS25

 TG-2 iHS FS25 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has 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) while the Panasonic FS25 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FS25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the FS25.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and FS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and FS25.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-2 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography features
27
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic FS25
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography factors
68
great battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography details
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
32
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging details
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-28 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Battery form 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 media - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $230