Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic ZS200, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 5 years before the ZS200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the ZS200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS features external dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic ZS200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the ZS200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and ZS200 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and ZS200.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS200 will give you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.