Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS8

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS8, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was unveiled 7 months later than the ZS8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TG-820 iHS scores versus the ZS8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides outer measurements 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 ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the ZS8.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and ZS8 is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and ZS8.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS8 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger TG-820 iHS should have an advantage in sensor technology.