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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2014
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out 22 months later than the ZS20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS ZS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2014April 2012More recent by 22 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 ZS20 TG-850 iHS 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS ZS20 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the ZS20.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and ZS20.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography highlights
35
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features face detection focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
30
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography advice
69
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 good battery power (330 shots)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
47
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (260 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
72
 good battery power (330 per charge)
 environment proof
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
 lighter than competition in class (206g)
 features touch focus
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (480mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (260 shots)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography information
50
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 good battery power (330 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
42
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 bad battery pack (260 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
33
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone socket
34
 really wide (24mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (206g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 does not have external mic support
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-29 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4616 x 3464 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $349