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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-2 iHS was launched 4 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the ZS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic ZS1

 TG-2 iHS ZS1 
IntroducedJune 2013May 2009Newer by 51 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 ZS1 TG-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS1

 TG-2 iHS ZS1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-2 iHS and the ZS1.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and ZS1 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-2 iHS and ZS1.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-2 iHS featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-2 iHS will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-2 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography highlights
27
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography information
68
great battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than competitors (229g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography features
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-28 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $380 $0