Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS2

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and TS2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was launched 2 years after the TS2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up against the TS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has outside dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the TS2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and TS2 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and TS2.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS2 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS provides a benefit in sensor tech.