Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS20

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was released 3 years after the TS20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SH-2 grades against the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SH-2 features external dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SH-2 and Panasonic TS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SH-2 versus the TS20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and TS20 is 88 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-2 and TS20.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SH-2 should have an edge in sensor innovation.