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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-850 iHS was unveiled very close to the ZS40 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS ZS40 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 ZS40 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS ZS40 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys exterior 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) while the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the ZS40.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and ZS40 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and ZS40.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography advice
35
 good MP (16MP)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
52
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW files
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS40
69
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (240g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography information
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
54
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS40
72
 better than average battery (330 shots)
 weather proofing
 good MP (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (21mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
50
 decently wide (21mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16MP)
 weather proofing
 better than average battery (330 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
56
 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
 supports RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging information
33
 decently wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone port
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic ZS40
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-29 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4616 x 3464 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 shots 300 shots
Battery format 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 feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $450