Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF7

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic GF7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 19 months prior to the GF7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-2 iHS scores versus the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides external 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) and the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic GF7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the GF7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and GF7 is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and GF7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GF7 will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS will be behind in sensor tech.