Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic GF2

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic GF2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and GF2 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 12 months after the GF2 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the GF2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has specifications of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the GF2.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and GF2 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and GF2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The newer TG-820 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.