Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH10

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FH10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 6 months later than the FH10 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the FH10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys external measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FH10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the FH10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and FH10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively.