Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was unveiled 15 months after the ZS20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the ZS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-2 iHS and ZS20.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger TG-2 iHS will have an advantage in sensor tech.