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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS8 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
  • Revealed May 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-5
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic ZS8, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was brought out 7 years later than the ZS8 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-6 grades vs the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic ZS8

 TG-6 ZS8 
RevealedMay 2019July 2011More recent by 96 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus TG-6

 ZS8 TG-6 

Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS8

 TG-6 ZS8 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 offers outside measurements 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 ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic ZS8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the ZS8.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and ZS8 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and ZS8.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-6 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (253g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography info
47
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery (340 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (253g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (210g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-6
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
57
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (340 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-6 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (253 grams)
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-05-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.00 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
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 253g (0.56 pounds) 210g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage slots One One
Launch price $449 $275