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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90 Imaging
43 Features
58 Overall
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic ZS40, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-810 was released 3 years prior to the ZS40 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-810 scores against the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Olympus TG-810

		

		

			
 ZS40 TG-810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2011More recent by 29 months
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic ZS40

		

		

			
 TG-810 ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution920k920kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-810 features external dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic ZS40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-810 vs the ZS40.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and ZS40 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and ZS40.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS40 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older TG-810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography info
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
52
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography advice
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
69
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 lighter than average (240g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery pack (220 shots)
 no phase detect AF
54
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 includes tracking focus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography information
64
 environment proof
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery pack (220 shots)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than average (240 grams)
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long reach (720mm)
 no Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography highlights
43
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 environment proof
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 terrible battery pack (220 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
56
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging advice
30
 relatively wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic support
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (240g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone support
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic ZS40
 Olympus TG-810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $428 $450