Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH2
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
- Replacement is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-5 was launched 6 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-5 grades against the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic FH2
TG-5 | FH2 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | January 2011 | Fresher by 78 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus TG-5
FH2 | TG-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FH2
TG-5 | FH2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-5 against the FH2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and FH2 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and FH2.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2017-05-17 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | 340 shots | 270 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $449 | $149 |