Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX48
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FX48, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-2 iHS was released 4 years after the FX48 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic FX48
TG-2 iHS | FX48 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 54 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
FX48 | TG-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FX48
TG-2 iHS | FX48 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the FX48.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and FX48.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-2 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 610 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/3000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230g (0.51 pounds) | 150g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $380 | $325 |