Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH27

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FH27, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 2 years after the FH27 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FH27 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the FH27.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and FH27.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH27 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.