Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FZ300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was released 24 months before the FZ300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-2 iHS scores vs the FZ300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the FZ300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and FZ300 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and FZ300.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.