Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic LZ30

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic LZ30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was released 4 years later than the LZ30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the TG-5 scores vs the LZ30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 provides external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-5 and the LZ30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and LZ30 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and LZ30.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic LZ30 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent TG-5 provides an edge in sensor innovation.