Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S2

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced around the same time to the S2 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-820 iHS matches up against the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the S2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and S2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and S2.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic S2 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.