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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-6
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS200, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The TG-5 was revealed 9 months before the ZS200 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-5 scores vs the ZS200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic ZS200

 TG-5 ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus TG-5

 ZS200 TG-5 
LaunchedFebruary 2018May 2017Fresher by 9 months
Screen resolution1240k460kClearer screen (+780k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS200

 TG-5 ZS200 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has proportions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-5 versus the ZS200.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and ZS200 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and ZS200.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS200 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TG-5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
39
has manual focus
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (250 grams)
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography details
46
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
70
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
good battery (370 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography features
68
great battery (340 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (250g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
76
good battery (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography details
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
70
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
good battery (370 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (250 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-05-17 2018-02-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250 gr (0.55 lbs) 340 gr (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
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 340 shots 370 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $449 $800