Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G85

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic G85, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 4 years prior to the G85 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the G85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G85 has dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the G85.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and G85 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and G85.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic G85 will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.