Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF5
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF5 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
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic GF3
- Updated by Panasonic GF6
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF5 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe TG-2 iHS was revealed 15 months later than the GF5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the GF5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic GF5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic GF5
TG-2 iHS | GF5 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | April 2012 | Fresher by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
GF5 | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 610k | Sharper screen (+310k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic GF5
TG-2 iHS | GF5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers external dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic GF5 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the GF5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and GF5 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and GF5.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The more modern TG-2 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-06-28 | 2012-04-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 610 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | OLED | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
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, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 267 grams (0.59 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 573 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 360 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $380 | $600 |