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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic ZS20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was revealed very close to the ZS20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-1 iHS matches up vs the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS ZS20 
Screen resolution610k460kClearer screen (+150k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

		

		

			
 ZS20 TG-1 iHS 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS ZS20 
LaunchedMay 2012April 2012Same age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the ZS20.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and ZS20.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS20 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
	
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
27
 provides face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
30
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than average (206g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery pack (350 shots)
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
47
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography features
68
 great battery pack (350 per charge)
 environment proof
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
68
 lighter than average (206 grams)
 supports focus by touch
 decent MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
46
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 great battery pack (350 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging advice
36
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone port
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (206g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-08 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 260 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $349