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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Announced June 2013
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25, both Waterproof cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 6 months later than the TS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic TS25

 TG-2 iHS TS25 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TS25 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic TS25

 TG-2 iHS TS25 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has 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 TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the TS25.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and TS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and TS25.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography details
27
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (144g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
68
great battery life (350 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than competition (144 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography advice
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS25
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2013-06-28 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $180