Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS30

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was manufactured 23 months before the TS30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the XZ-10 scores vs the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 has outer dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the XZ-10 versus the TS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and TS30 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and TS30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged XZ-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.