Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(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
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced February 2015
- Successor is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Released January 2014
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Successor is Panasonic ZS45

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic ZS40, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-860 was released 14 months later than the ZS40 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-860 grades against the ZS40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Panasonic ZS40
TG-860 | ZS40 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 14 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus TG-860
ZS40 | TG-860 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic ZS40
TG-860 | ZS40 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 features 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 ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-860 against the ZS40.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and ZS40 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and ZS40.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-860 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lbs) | 240 grams (0.53 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $279 | $450 |