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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS200, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The TG-610 was launched 8 years earlier than the ZS200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-610 matches up vs the ZS200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic ZS200

 TG-610 ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus TG-610

 ZS200 TG-610 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2011Fresher by 86 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution1240k920kSharper screen (+320k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZS200

 TG-610 ZS200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-610 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS200 has sizing of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-610 and the ZS200.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and ZS200 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and ZS200.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-610 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography information
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (370 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography factors
64
environment proof
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (210 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
76
better than average battery (370 per charge)
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography information
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery life (210 shots)
missing Timelapse function
70
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
better than average battery (370 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-06 2018-02-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190g (0.42 pounds) 340g (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 shots 370 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $223 $800