Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 6 months later than the LZ20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-830 iHS grades versus the LZ20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features external dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the LZ20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and LZ20 is 91 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and LZ20.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration.