Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FZ2500

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FZ2500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 4 years before the FZ2500 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the FZ2500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ2500 has sizing of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FZ2500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the FZ2500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and FZ2500 is 91 and 53 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and FZ2500.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will give you greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.