Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Launched January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Launched January 2013
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
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Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic LZ30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-320 was announced 12 months earlier than the LZ30 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-320 grades vs the LZ30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic LZ30
| TG-320 | LZ30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Olympus TG-320
| LZ30 | TG-320 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic LZ30
| TG-320 | LZ30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-320 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic LZ30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-320 compared to the LZ30.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and LZ30 is 94 and 66 respectively.
Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and LZ30.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
| Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus TG-320 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-01-10 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-102mm (3.6x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.1 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | 4.40 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 155 grams (0.34 lbs) | 552 grams (1.22 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 150 images | 380 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $230 |
