Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic TS2

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was manufactured 5 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-860 grades against the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 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).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-860 vs the TS2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and TS2.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-860 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer TG-860 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.