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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 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 ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic ZS45, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-820 iHS scores against the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic ZS45

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 ZS45 TG-820 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k1030kSharper display (+10k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS45

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS ZS45 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  No Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the ZS45.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and ZS45 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and ZS45.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography highlights
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 comes with face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
37
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography information
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
69
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (249g)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography features
34
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (220 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
55
 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
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 environment sealing
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
 low resolution (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 better than average battery pack (350 shots)
 lighter than others (249g)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 relatively wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 no manual mode
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 terrible battery life (220 shots)
 no Timelapse mode
47
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (350 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS45
33
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 no external microphone jack
34
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (249g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS45
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-08 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,030 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 249 grams (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 350 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $300