Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS30

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic TS30, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-870 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-870 was introduced 13 months after the TS30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-870 matches up versus the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-870 has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-870 and the TS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and TS30.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The newer TG-870 provides a benefit in sensor tech.