Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS35
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Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-850 iHS was launched 13 months later than the ZS30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic ZS30
| TG-850 iHS | ZS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| ZS30 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic ZS30
| TG-850 iHS | ZS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the ZS30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and ZS30.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS provides an edge in sensor technology.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 15 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.40 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lb) | 198 gr (0.44 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 330 photos | 260 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $250 | $250 |