Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Announced February 2018
- Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic ZS80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-6 was revealed 16 months after the ZS80 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-6 scores versus the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic ZS80
TG-6 | ZS80 | |||
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Announced | May 2019 | February 2018 | Newer by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus TG-6
ZS80 | TG-6 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS80
TG-6 | ZS80 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same display resolution |
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the ZS80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and ZS80 is 90 and 86 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and ZS80.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to give greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
Also called | - | Lumix DC-TZ95 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2019-05-22 | 2018-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
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 | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 253 gr (0.56 lbs) | 327 gr (0.72 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 380 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $449 | $448 |