Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was announced 19 months after the LZ20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the LZ20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the LZ20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and LZ20 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and LZ20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer TG-850 iHS provides a benefit in sensor technology.