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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 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 ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS ZS70 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 ZS70 TG-850 iHS 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2014Newer by 39 months
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic ZS70

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS ZS70 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features physical 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 ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the ZS70.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and ZS70 is 91 and 87 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and ZS70.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TG-850 iHS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
54
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
69
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
76
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery pack (330 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
61
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
72
 great battery pack (330 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (21mm)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
79
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 features focus by touch
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
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 really wide (21mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 great battery pack (330 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
62
 manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
33
 really wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external microphone jack
74
 decently wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 lack of mic port
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-29 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4616 x 3464 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 shots 380 shots
Style 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 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $450