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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86 Imaging
54 Features
66 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic ZS200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is pretty close but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") have totally different sensor size.

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 5 years earlier than the ZS200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the ZS200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic ZS200

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS ZS200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 ZS200 TG-850 iHS 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2014More modern by 49 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1240k460kClearer screen (+780k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic ZS200

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS ZS200 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic ZS200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the ZS200.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and ZS200 is 91 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and ZS200.
All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TG-850 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography factors
35
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
65
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 has face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography features
69
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
77
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 features touch focus
 no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS200 as a Sports photography camera
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 good battery power (330 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
 great zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 has tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (370 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
72
 good battery power (330 shots)
 environment sealing
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (21mm)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
76
 good battery pack (370 per charge)
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch focus
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (360mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography features
50
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 environment sealing
 good battery power (330 per charge)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
70
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (370 shots)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS200 as a Vlogging camera
33
 rather wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone socket
35
 decently wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-29 2018-02-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4616 x 3464 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 340 grams (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 370 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $800