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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
47

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-860
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FZ200, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was revealed 3 years after the FZ200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-870 grades versus the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 TG-870 FZ200 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2012Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 FZ200 TG-870 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 TG-870 FZ200 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-870 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic FZ200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-870 and the FZ200.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and FZ200 is 91 and 65 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and FZ200.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-870 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
36
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
48
 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000 seconds)
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
65
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
57
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 good battery (300 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery pack (540 CIPA)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography details
69
 good battery (300 per charge)
 environment proof
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (21mm)
 more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
55
 good battery pack (540 shots)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long reach (600mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
50
 fairly wide (21mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 environment proof
 good battery (300 shots)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
48
 has manual focus
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (540 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging advice
32
 fairly wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone support
 more heavy than competitors (221 grams)
63
 pretty wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with microphone socket
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competitors in class (588 grams)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-06 2012-07-18
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 588 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 540 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $499