Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S2

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic S2, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was revealed 4 years after the S2 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TG-870 grades versus the S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 offers physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 and the S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and S2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and S2.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-870 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-870 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.