Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 vs Olympus Tough TG-6

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      BrandPanasonicOlympus
      ModelLumix DMC-LZ30Tough TG-6
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Olympus Tough TG-5
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 OM System Tough TG-7
      MSRP$449/£449
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 12,800
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      ProcessorTruePic VIII
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Custom, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points25
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Focal Length4.5 - 18 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 875 mm25 - 100 mm
      Optical Zoom35x4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 5.9f/2.0 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm10 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation2.5 stops
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.0 fps20.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 5 fps at 12 MP for up to 49 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Syncro
      Auto
      Red Eye Reduction
      Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain)
      Fill- in
      Manual
      Flash Off
      Flash Range4.40 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Internal Recording ModesMOV
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps [102 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7203840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Dimensions124 x 84 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.31 x 3.62")113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26")
      Weight (inc. batteries)552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz)253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 5.8 x 2.8"
      Package Weight1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Battery Pack4 x AALI-92B
      Battery Life380 shots340 shots
      Internal Storage100 MB0
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Olympus Tough TG-6
      Self TimerYes (2 0r 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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