Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 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
- Announced June 2013
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic TS25
TG-2 iHS | TS25 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
TS25 | TG-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic TS25
TG-2 iHS | TS25 | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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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 |