Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS10

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was introduced 5 years after the TS10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SH-2 matches up versus the TS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 comes with physical dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SH-2 versus the TS10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and TS10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and TS10.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SH-2 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SH-2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.