Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS50

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic ZS50, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 18 months earlier than the ZS50 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the ZS50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic ZS50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the ZS50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and ZS50 is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older TG-2 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.