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Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
58
Overall
45
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon G12
  • Refreshed by Canon G16
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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • New Model is Olympus TG-5
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Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon G15 and Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and TG-4 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The G15 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TG-4 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the G15 scores vs the TG-4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Olympus TG-4

 G15 TG-4 
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Canon G15

 TG-4 G15 
IntroducedApril 2015September 2012More modern by 31 months

Common features in the Canon G15 and Olympus TG-4

 G15 TG-4 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the G15 compared to the TG-4.

Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the G15 and TG-4 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G15 and TG-4.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G15 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-4 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged G15 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
48
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
47
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography details
Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (352g)
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (350 per charge)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
61
great battery power (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (352g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G15
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
55
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
62
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G15
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (352g)
34
really wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Canon G15 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Olympus TG-4
 Canon PowerShot G15Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot G15 Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-09-17 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 380 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $379