Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX90
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 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
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2011
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FX90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe TG-2 iHS was launched 23 months later than the FX90 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic FX90
TG-2 iHS | FX90 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | August 2011 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 460k | Crisper screen (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
FX90 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FX90
TG-2 iHS | FX90 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the FX90.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and FX90 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and FX90.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-2 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-06-28 | 2011-08-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 610 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | OLED | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.90 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 | 200 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $380 | $227 |