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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic ZS80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS80 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-4 grades against the ZS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic ZS80

 TG-4 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus TG-4

 ZS80 TG-4 
LaunchedFebruary 2018April 2015Newer by 34 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic ZS80

 TG-4 ZS80 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-4 against the ZS80.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and ZS80 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and ZS80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged TG-4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography information
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography factors
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
79
good battery life (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
62
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (247g)
73
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-04-13 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,040 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 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED 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
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 327 grams (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 380 photos 380 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $379 $448