Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS42

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FS42, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the FS42 (10MP) is relatively close but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") posses different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was brought out 4 years later than the FS42 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the FS42 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides outer measurements 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 FS42 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FS42 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the FS42.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and FS42 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and FS42.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.