Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Introduced January 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Newer Model is Panasonic LZ40

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LZ30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-830 iHS was brought out at a similar time to the LZ30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-830 iHS scores against the LZ30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic LZ30
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic LZ30
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS enjoys exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LZ30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the LZ30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and LZ30 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and LZ30.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) | 552 grams (1.22 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
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 | 300 shots | 380 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | LI-50B | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $0 | $230 |