Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(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
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced February 2015
- Renewed by Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS70
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TG-860 was released 4 years before the ZS80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TG-860 scores vs the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Panasonic ZS80
TG-860 | ZS80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus TG-860
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Introduced | February 2018 | February 2015 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic ZS80
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-860 and the ZS80.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and ZS80.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older TG-860 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
Other name | - | Lumix DC-TZ95 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2018-02-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 gr (0.49 lbs) | 327 gr (0.72 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 300 shots | 380 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $279 | $448 |