Olympus SH-2 vs Panasonic TS30

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SH-2 versus Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was manufactured 3 months after the TS30 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SH-2 matches up versus the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SH-2 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SH-2 comes with outside measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SH-2 versus the TS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SH-2 and TS30 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-2 and TS30.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.