Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic LZ40

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic LZ40, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was revealed 14 months after the LZ40 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-860 matches up against the LZ40 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 offers exterior 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 LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-860 against the LZ40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and LZ40 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and LZ40.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LZ40 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.