Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS20

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was introduced 8 months earlier than the ZS20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-810 matches up against the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-810 has external dimensions 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 ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 and the ZS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and ZS20 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and ZS20.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged TG-810 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.