Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic FZ70

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FZ70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled about the same time to the FZ70 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the FZ70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic FZ70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the FZ70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and FZ70 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and FZ70.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively.