Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ7

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 18 months later than the SZ7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has physical dimensions 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 SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the SZ7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and SZ7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and SZ7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ7 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.