Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic LZ20

Here is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic LZ20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-610 was announced 18 months prior to the LZ20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-610 matches up vs the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-610 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-610 versus the LZ20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and LZ20 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and LZ20.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ20 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older TG-610 will be behind in sensor technology.