Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS45 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-2 iHS has external dimensions of 111 x 67 x 29 mm (4.37 x 2.64 x 1.14″) and weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic ZS45 has external dimensions of 108 x 60 x 32 mm (4.25 x 2.36 x 1.26″) and weighs 249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and the Panasonic ZS45. Panasonic ZS45 is 3mm narrower and 7mm shorter than Olympus TG-2 iHS but it is also 3mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS45.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS45.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-2 iHS is 19g lighter than the Panasonic ZS45 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the TG-2 iHS has a big advantage over the ZS45 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS45's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Panasonic ZS45 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Olympus TG-2 iHS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to ZS45.