Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH2

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FH2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was introduced 4 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-4 scores versus the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 against the FH2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and FH2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and FH2.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.