Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic ZS30
TG-4 | ZS30 | |||
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Announced | April 2015 | January 2013 | Fresher by 28 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus TG-4
ZS30 | TG-4 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic ZS30
TG-4 | ZS30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and ZS30 is 90 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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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 |