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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FZ70 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 FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FZ70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled about the same time to the FZ70 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the FZ70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic FZ70

          

          

            
 TG-2 iHS FZ70 
Display resolution610k460kCrisper display (+150k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

          

          

            
 FZ70 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FZ70

          

          

            
 TG-2 iHS FZ70 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides exterior measurements 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 FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FZ70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the FZ70.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and FZ70 is 91 and 63 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and FZ70.
To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.

            Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography features
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 features face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
55
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
49
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography details
39
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery (350 per charge)
 max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
55
 excellent zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (400 per charge)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography advice
68
 good battery (350 shots)
 environment proofing
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
55
 great battery pack (400 per charge)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (20mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (606g)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography advice
46
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 good battery (350 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 manual focus
 rather wide (20mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 supports RAW files
 great battery pack (400 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone port
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 rather wide (20mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 lack of external microphone support
 more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FZ70
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-06-28 2013-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech OLED TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 13.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 606 grams (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $380 $300