Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GH1

Lets look much closer at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic GH1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is pretty close but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was manufactured 4 years after the GH1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the GH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outer dimensions 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 GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the GH1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and GH1 is 91 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and GH1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The younger TG-2 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.