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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic ZS200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is very well matched but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") use different sensor sizing.

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The TG-830 iHS was announced 6 years before the ZS200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-830 iHS matches up against the ZS200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic ZS200

 TG-830 iHS ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 ZS200 TG-830 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2013Fresher by 62 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1240k460kClearer display (+780k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS200

 TG-830 iHS ZS200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS200 has sizing of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Panasonic ZS200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the ZS200.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and ZS200 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and ZS200.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS200 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older TG-830 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography factors
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (370 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS200
67
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
76
great battery power (370 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography advice
45
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
70
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
great battery power (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging info
33
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
35
rather wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2018-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 340 grams (0.75 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
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 300 photographs 370 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $800