Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S2

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was revealed 4 months before the S2 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-810 grades versus the S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-810 compared to the S2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-810 and S2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and S2.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you need to take the age of the products into consideration.