Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic ZS30

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic ZS30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-3 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-3 was manufactured 15 months after the ZS30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-3 grades versus the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-3 vs the ZS30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and ZS30 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and ZS30.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.