Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS20
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic ZS20
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched April 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
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In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-6 was launched 7 years later than the ZS20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-6 grades against the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic ZS20
| TG-6 | ZS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2019 |  | April 2012 | More recent by 87 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus TG-6
| ZS20 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS20
| TG-6 | ZS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 versus the ZS20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and ZS20 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and ZS20.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-6 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography factors
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street photography with Olympus TG-6
Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (253g)
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Olympus TG-6
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
good battery power (340 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (253 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lighter than competition in class (206g)
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Olympus TG-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging info
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (253g)
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2012-04-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 pounds) | 206g (0.45 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | 260 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $449 | $349 |