Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS80

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic ZS80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was unveiled 7 years before the ZS80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-810 grades vs the ZS80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 against the ZS80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and ZS80 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and ZS80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to result in more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TG-810 will be behind in sensor innovation.