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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 11 months earlier than the ZS30 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS ZS30 
Screen resolution1030k920kCrisper screen (+110k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 ZS30 TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS ZS30 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with external measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-820 iHS and the ZS30.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and ZS30 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and ZS30.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS will be behind in sensor technology.
	
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
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 has face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
33
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than others in class (198g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (220 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography highlights
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 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 bad battery power (220 shots)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 lighter than others in class (198 grams)
 includes focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (480mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 manual mode not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 bad battery power (220 CIPA)
 no Time Lapse recording
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 terrible battery life (260 per charge)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging advice
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no mic jack
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (198 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no external mic socket
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic ZS30
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-08 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,030 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $250