Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax E70

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax E70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 4 years after the E70 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-2 iHS grades against the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides external dimensions 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 Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Pentax E70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the E70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-2 iHS and E70 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and E70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-2 iHS to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-2 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.