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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-860
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS200, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-870 was manufactured 3 years prior to the ZS200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-870 grades vs the ZS200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic ZS200

 TG-870 ZS200 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus TG-870

 ZS200 TG-870 
IntroducedFebruary 2018January 2016Fresher by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1240k921kSharper display (+319k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic ZS200

 TG-870 ZS200 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 comes with outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-870 versus the ZS200.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and ZS200 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and ZS200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-870 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS200 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-870 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography info
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (221g)
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography information
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery power (300 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (370 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
69
good battery power (300 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (21mm)
heavier than average in class (221g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
good battery pack (370 shots)
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography info
50
rather wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery power (300 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (221g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also called as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Category Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-06 2018-02-13
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 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 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
External flash
AEB
WB 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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lb) 340 grams (0.75 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
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 photos 370 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $800