Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 5 years before the ZS80 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the ZS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the ZS80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and ZS80.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.