Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor size.

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The TG-820 iHS was released 2 years after the ZS1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-820 iHS matches up versus the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the ZS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and ZS1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and ZS1.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-820 iHS because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer TG-820 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.