Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS2

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was released 19 months after the TS2 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ-11 scores vs the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 has got outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SZ-11 vs the TS2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and TS2 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and TS2.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer SZ-11 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.