Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS35

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic ZS35, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was released 14 months later than the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-860 scores versus the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 comes with physical measurements 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 ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-860 and the ZS35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and ZS35.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger TG-860 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.