Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS200

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

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.

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

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.