Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS20

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic ZS20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was brought out 3 years later than the ZS20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-4 matches up against the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 compared to the ZS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and ZS20 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and ZS20.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 will have an edge in sensor technology.