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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Released May 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 8 months prior to the ZS30 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic ZS30

 TG-1 iHS ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 ZS30 TG-1 iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2012Newer by 8 months
Screen resolution920k610kCrisper screen (+310k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic ZS30

 TG-1 iHS ZS30 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the ZS30.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and ZS30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography information
27
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
MP count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (198 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (350 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography factors
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (198g)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
46
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery power (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging features
36
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
35
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (198g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic ZS30
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-05-08 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $250