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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

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
35
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
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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
50
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