Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 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
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Launched July 2012
- Updated by Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The TG-2 iHS was launched 12 months later than the LZ20 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the LZ20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic LZ20
TG-2 iHS | LZ20 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
LZ20 | TG-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic LZ20
TG-2 iHS | LZ20 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the LZ20.
![Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ20-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and LZ20 is 91 and 71 respectively.
![Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and LZ20.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LZ20 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS provides an edge in sensor tech.
![Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-2-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-06-28 | 2012-07-18 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 610k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | OLED | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 499 gr (1.10 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 380 photographs |
Type of battery | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $380 | $250 |