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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS10 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
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-860
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS10, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was introduced 5 years after the ZS10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-870 scores vs the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
 TG-870 ZS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2011Newer by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 ZS10 TG-870 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
 TG-870 ZS10 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 enjoys outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 and the ZS10.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and ZS10 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and ZS10.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-870 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern TG-870 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
36
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
30
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
Street photography with Panasonic ZS10
65
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 lighter than others (219g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography features
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (300 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
47
 long zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 features tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (260 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography information
69
 better than average battery life (300 shots)
 weather proof
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (21mm)
 heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
 lighter than others (219g)
 includes touch focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 bad battery life (260 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-870
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
50
 fairly wide (21mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 weather proof
 better than average battery life (300 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not available
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
42
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 bad battery life (260 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
32
 fairly wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 missing external mic support
 heavier than competition in class (221 grams)
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (219g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic ZS10
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-06 2011-01-25
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lbs) 219 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $350