Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS30

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS30, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was unveiled 4 months later than the TS30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-4 scores vs the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys physical measurements 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 TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 versus the TS30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and TS30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and TS30.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account.