Nikon S8100 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S8100 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was revealed 3 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S8100 grades versus the TG-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8100 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S8100 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S8100 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S8100 versus the TG-2 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and TG-2 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S8100 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older S8100 will be behind in sensor tech.