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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-2 iHS was brought out 2 years after the ZS10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic ZS10

 TG-2 iHS ZS10 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2011Newer by 30 months
Display resolution610k460kCrisper display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 ZS10 TG-2 iHS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS10

 TG-2 iHS ZS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the ZS10.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and ZS10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and ZS10.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer TG-2 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
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offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (219g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (350 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than others in class (219 grams)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
46
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging information
36
pretty wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (219g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-28 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $350