Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic L10

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic L10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 5 years later than the L10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the L10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers outer dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has sizing of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic L10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the L10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and L10 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and L10.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.