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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was announced 23 months before the ZS35 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic ZS35

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS ZS35 
Display resolution1030k460kClearer display (+570k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 ZS35 TG-820 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS35

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS ZS35 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got exterior measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the ZS35.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and ZS35.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS will be behind in sensor tech.
	
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
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 supports face detect focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 good megapixels (16MP)
 offers face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
68
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (305g)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 environment sealing
 slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
53
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
59
 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 really wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery power (220 shots)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
 lighter than average in class (305g)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 really wide (28mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual exposure not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging info
33
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic jack
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (305 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS35
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-08 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,030k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $500 $300