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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic ZS80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was manufactured 7 years before the ZS80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-820 iHS matches up against the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 ZS80 TG-820 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2012More modern by 73 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1030kSharper display (+10k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS80

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS ZS80 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the ZS80.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and ZS80 is 92 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and ZS80.
As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to show greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
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 features face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography highlights
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
75
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports touch to focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography info
34
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 supports tracking focus
 great battery life (380 shots)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
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 environment proof
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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 great battery life (380 per charge)
 has bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone support
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 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no mic support
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-08 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,030 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 327 gr (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 photos 380 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Launch price $500 $448