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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(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  • Superseded the Olympus TG-5
Panasonic ZS80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic ZS80

 TG-6 ZS80 
AnnouncedMay 2019February 2018Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus TG-6

 ZS80 TG-6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS80

 TG-6 ZS80 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-6
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
40
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
54
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (253g)
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography details
47
max fps high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography information
68
great battery (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (253 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
79
good battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (340 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging factors
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (253g)
73
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone support
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS80
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
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