Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S2

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 4 months after the S2 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the S2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and S2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and S2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic S2 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively.