Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Pentax P70

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax P70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was released 4 years after the P70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the P70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS and Pentax Optio P70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has external measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Pentax P70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the P70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and P70 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and P70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you might want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-2 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.