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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 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 TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was released 18 months earlier than the TS6 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic TS6

 TG-2 iHS TS6 
Display resolution610k460kClearer display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TS6 TG-2 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015June 2013More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic TS6

 TG-2 iHS TS6 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got 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) and the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the TS6.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and TS6.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
27
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
68
great battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
73
good battery power (370 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
46
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment proof
good battery power (370 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
36
really wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-06-28 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 610k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 370 photos
Form of battery 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
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $300