Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Here, we will be analyzing the Casio EX-H15 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-H15 was introduced 4 years prior to the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the EX-H15 matches up vs the TG-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-H15 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Casio EX-H15 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-H15 has outside dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-H15 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-H15 and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-H15 and TG-2 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-H15 to give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.