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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Released June 2013
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 18 months after the TS4 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic TS4

 TG-2 iHS TS4 
IntroducedJune 2013January 2012Newer by 18 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TS4 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic TS4

 TG-2 iHS TS4 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the TS4.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and TS4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and TS4.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-2 iHS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
27
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography features
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
66
good battery life (310 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography information
46
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery life (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
36
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-06-28 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 310 pictures
Battery format 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 recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $380 $399