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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS20, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was released 3 years after the ZS20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-870 grades against the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 TG-870 ZS20 
RevealedJanuary 2016April 2012Newer by 45 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 ZS20 TG-870 
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 TG-870 ZS20 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 offers outside 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-870 versus the ZS20.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and ZS20.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-870 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher TG-870 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
36
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
30
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography factors
65
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 heavier than competitors (221g)
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery power (300 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
47
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-870
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
69
 great battery power (300 shots)
 weather proofing
 MP count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 heavier than competitors (221 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
 lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
 includes touch to focus
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 terrible battery pack (260 shots)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography info
50
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proofing
 great battery power (300 per charge)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
42
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
32
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than competitors (221 grams)
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-06 2012-04-26
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 221 gr (0.49 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Launch cost $280 $349