Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GX1

Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GX1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 17 months later than the GX1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the GX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic GX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the GX1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and GX1 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and GX1.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic GX1 will render more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.