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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was brought out 15 months prior to the ZS20 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-610 scores vs the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic ZS20

 TG-610 ZS20 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus TG-610

 ZS20 TG-610 
LaunchedApril 2012January 2011Newer by 15 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZS20

 TG-610 ZS20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 offers exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-610 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 vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-610 vs the ZS20.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-610 and ZS20 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and ZS20.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-610 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
64
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (210 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
boasts touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
43
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (210 shots)
no Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-610
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
34
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-06 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190g (0.42 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $223 $349