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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-870
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS10, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was released 4 years after the ZS10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-860 scores against the ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
 TG-860 ZS10 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus TG-860

		

		

			
 ZS10 TG-860 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
 TG-860 ZS10 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-860 compared to the ZS10.
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and ZS10 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-860 and ZS10.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer TG-860 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-860 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS10 as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
30
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography features
69
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography advice
49
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 environment proof
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
47
 incredible zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
71
 environment proof
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (21mm)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
 lighter than competitors in class (219g)
 offers focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography features
48
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
42
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
33
 rather wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no microphone socket
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (219g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-06 2011-01-25
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 300 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $279 $350