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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic ZS1

 TG-820 iHS ZS1 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2009More modern by 34 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1030k230kCrisper display (+800k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 ZS1 TG-820 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS1

 TG-820 iHS ZS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (220 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competitors (229g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography highlights
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-08 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,030 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 229g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $500 $0