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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 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 ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS60, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-2 iHS grades vs the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS ZS60 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 ZS60 TG-2 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016June 2013More recent by 30 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display resolution1040k610kCrisper display (+430k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the ZS60.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and ZS60.
As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
27
 provides face detection autofocus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
53
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 no external flash support
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
71
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than competition (282g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
57
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography highlights
68
 better than average battery pack (350 shots)
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly display
74
 lighter than competition (282 grams)
 offers focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
46
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual mode
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
59
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging features
36
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone jack
35
 really wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than competition (282 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-28 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 320 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $248