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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic ZS30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was launched 2 years later than the ZS30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the TG-4 grades against the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic ZS30

 TG-4 ZS30 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2013Fresher by 28 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus TG-4

 ZS30 TG-4 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic ZS30

 TG-4 ZS30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 versus the ZS30.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and ZS30 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and ZS30.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
47
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
33
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (247g)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (198g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography features
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (380 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography features
74
good battery power (380 CIPA)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition (247 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (198g)
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
62
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (247g)
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (198 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic ZS30
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-04-13 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 198 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 260 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $379 $250