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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 18 months earlier than the SZ10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-2 iHS grades versus the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic SZ10

 TG-2 iHS SZ10 
Screen resolution610k460kCrisper screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 SZ10 TG-2 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2015June 2013Newer by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic SZ10

 TG-2 iHS SZ10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got physical measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the SZ10.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and SZ10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and SZ10.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic SZ10 to show greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TG-2 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography details
27
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
70
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (177 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery life (350 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than average (177 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery life (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average (177 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic SZ10
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-06-28 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 1.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $200