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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic ZS30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-2 iHS was announced 6 months after the ZS30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-2 iHS matches up against the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic ZS30

 TG-2 iHS ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 ZS30 TG-2 iHS 
Display resolution920k610kSharper display (+310k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS30

 TG-2 iHS ZS30 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS offers outer measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-2 iHS versus Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the ZS30.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and ZS30.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
27
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (198g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography details
68
great battery power (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
offers touch to focus
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
46
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS30
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-28 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 610 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 350 photos 260 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $250