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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 2 months before the ZS20 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS ZS20 
Screen resolution1030k460kCrisper screen (+570k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 ZS20 TG-820 iHS 
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Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS ZS20 
IntroducedFebruary 2012April 2012Similar generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the ZS20.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and ZS20 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and ZS20.
Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS20 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography factors
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 comes with face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus via touch
 lighter than average (206 grams)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography highlights
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (220 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography details
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 weather proof
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 low battery pack (220 shots)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 lighter than average (206g)
 offers focus via touch
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography information
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery pack (220 shots)
 does not have Timelapse function
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 not so great battery power (260 shots)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone support
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than average (206 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic port
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-08 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,030 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 206g (0.45 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 $349