Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G2

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic G2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very well matched but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 23 months after the G2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the G2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the G2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and G2 is 91 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and G2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS provides the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern TG-1 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.