Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic LZ20

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic LZ20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was announced 2 years after the LZ20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-4 matches up versus the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 against the LZ20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and LZ20 is 90 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and LZ20.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-4 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.