Nikon P7000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Nikon P7000 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar but the P7000 (1/1.7") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The P7000 was brought out 3 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P7000 scores against the TG-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7000 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7000 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the P7000 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the P7000 and TG-2 iHS is 85 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7000 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older P7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.