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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released January 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-860
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS60, one being 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 ZS60 (18MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was manufactured very close to the ZS60 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-870 grades against the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 TG-870 ZS60 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 ZS60 TG-870 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 TG-870 ZS60 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2016Same generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 features outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-870 compared to the ZS60.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and ZS60.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
53
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (18MP)
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
65
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than competition (221 grams)
71
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than competitors in class (282g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 weather sealing
 good battery power (300 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
57
 long zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography advice
69
 good battery power (300 per charge)
 weather sealing
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (21mm)
 more heavy than competition (221 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
 lighter than competitors in class (282g)
 offers focus via touch
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography details
50
 pretty wide (21mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 weather sealing
 good battery power (300 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
59
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-870
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
32
 pretty wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
 more heavy than competition (221g)
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (282 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-06 2016-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 282 gr (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 300 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $248