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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic ZS60, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was launched 8 months before the ZS60 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-4 grades versus the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic ZS60

 TG-4 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Olympus TG-4

 ZS60 TG-4 
IntroducedJanuary 2016April 2015More modern by 8 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic ZS60

 TG-4 ZS60 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 has physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TG-4 versus the ZS60.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and ZS60 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and ZS60.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TG-4 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
47
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
53
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-4
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (247g)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (282g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography factors
74
good battery pack (380 shots)
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (247g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than competition (282g)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
62
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
59
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (247g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic ZS60
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-04-13 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
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 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 320 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $379 $248