Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS15

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 4 months prior to the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with external dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-820 iHS against the ZS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and ZS15 is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and ZS15.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.