• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus TG-810 advantages over Panasonic ZS30

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!

Panasonic ZS30 advantages over Olympus TG-810

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.3 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    18.1 vs 14.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    6 vs 2 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus Tough-8010

Olympus TG-810
Olympus Tough-8010
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More dots on screen
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
Panasonic ZS30
Olympus Tough-8010
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compared to Olympus TG-610

Olympus TG-810
Olympus TG-610
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Panasonic ZS30
Olympus TG-610
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compared to Fujifilm XP150

Olympus TG-810
Fujifilm XP150
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Panasonic ZS30
Fujifilm XP150
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $272
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Olympus TG-810
Panasonic ZS19
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More dots on screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen
Panasonic ZS30
Panasonic ZS19
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Olympus TG-810
Panasonic ZS25
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • More dots on screen
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
Panasonic ZS30
Panasonic ZS25
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
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