Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1H

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic S1H, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 7 years earlier than the S1H and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the S1H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic S1H in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the S1H.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and S1H is 91 and 52 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and S1H.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.