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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 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 ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-820 iHS was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 ZS60 TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2012More modern by 47 months
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k1030kSharper screen (+10k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-820 iHS vs the ZS60.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and ZS60.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-820 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography info
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 offers face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
53
 has manual focus
 good MP (18MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
71
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 lighter than average (282g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (220 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
59
 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery pack (220 shots)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
74
 lighter than average (282 grams)
 includes touch to focus
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
38
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not available
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 not so great battery pack (220 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse mode
59
 has manual focus
 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (18 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 missing mic socket
35
 fairly wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 lighter than average (282 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-08 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,030 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 220 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $248