Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S2

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 13 months after the S2 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS offers external measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has proportions 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 based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the S2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and S2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and S2.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS provides an edge in sensor tech.