Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS100

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic ZS100, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-870 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-870 was announced very close to the ZS100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-870 grades against the ZS100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 provides outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic ZS100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-870 vs the ZS100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and ZS100 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-870 and ZS100.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-870 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS100 will give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively.