Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 3 years before the ZS100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the ZS100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-2 iHS compared to the ZS100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and ZS100 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and ZS100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.