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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS5, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was launched 21 months after the ZS5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-820 iHS scores vs the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS ZS5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 21 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kCrisper screen (+800k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 ZS5 TG-820 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS ZS5 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has physical 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) while the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the ZS5.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and ZS5 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and ZS5.
As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of images though you may want to factor the launch date  of the products into consideration. The younger TG-820 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography highlights
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 has face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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 features face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography features
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (214g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography factors
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery life (220 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Travel photography camera
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 weather proof
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 low battery life (220 per charge)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
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 lighter than average (214g)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery life (220 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging factors
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 lighter than average (214g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-08 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,030 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $300