Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic LZ30

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-860 versus Panasonic LZ30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-860 was released 2 years later than the LZ30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-860 scores against the LZ30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 features physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 versus the LZ30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and LZ30 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and LZ30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-860 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.