Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-810 was announced 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-810 matches up vs the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 and the ZS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and ZS1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and ZS1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-810 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-810 will offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-810 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.