Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic LZ30

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic LZ30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out about the same time to the LZ30 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-630 iHS scores against the LZ30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-630 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS versus Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the LZ30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and LZ30 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-630 iHS and LZ30.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.