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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 4 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic TS1

 TG-2 iHS TS1 
RevealedJune 2013January 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TS1 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic TS1

 TG-2 iHS TS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with physical measurements 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 TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the TS1.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and TS1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and TS1.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-2 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
27
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography info
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography info
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
weather proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
46
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
36
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-28 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $380 $380