Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH7

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FH7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was introduced 22 months after the FH7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the FH7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys 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 FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the FH7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and FH7 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and FH7.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-2 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.