Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic LZ30

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic LZ30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was unveiled 2 years after the LZ30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-4 scores vs the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 has outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic LZ30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 vs the LZ30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and LZ30 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and LZ30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TG-4 will have an edge in sensor tech.