Canon S95 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

The following is a thorough assessment of the Canon S95 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S95 (1/1.7") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The S95 was manufactured 3 years before the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S95 scores against the TG-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S95 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 offers exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S95 versus the TG-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S95 and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S95 and TG-2 iHS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S95 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S95 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.