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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G7

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G7 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
  • Released June 2013
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic G6
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic G7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and G7 (16MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 23 months before the G7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the G7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic G7

 TG-2 iHS G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 G7 TG-2 iHS 
LaunchedMay 2015June 2013Newer by 23 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k610kCrisper display (+430k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic G7

 TG-2 iHS G7 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers exterior 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) and the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic G7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the G7.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and G7 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and G7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G7 will give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
Panasonic G7 Portrait photography information
27
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography factors
Panasonic G7 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
72
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
Panasonic G7 Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
71
features focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery life (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography information
46
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging info
Panasonic G7 Vlogging info
36
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic G7
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-06-28 2015-05-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 610k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 410 grams (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
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 shots 350 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $800