Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Released May 2012
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic ZS200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-1 iHS was introduced 6 years earlier than the ZS200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the ZS200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic ZS200
TG-1 iHS | ZS200 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
ZS200 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | May 2012 | Fresher by 70 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 1240k | 610k | Clearer display (+630k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic ZS200
TG-1 iHS | ZS200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has specifications of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic ZS200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the ZS200.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and ZS200 is 91 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and ZS200.
To sum up, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DC-TZ200 |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-05-08 | 2018-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | MOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 610 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lb) | 340 grams (0.75 lb) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 350 shots | 370 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $399 | $800 |