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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Revealed June 2013
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic TS10, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 3 years after the TS10 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the TS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic TS10

 TG-2 iHS TS10 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 42 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TS10 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic TS10

 TG-2 iHS TS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the TS10.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and TS10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and TS10.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS10 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography factors
27
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic TS10 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (350 CIPA)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography details
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
61
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography information
46
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery power (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
36
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-28 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery form 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $249