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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was manufactured 15 months before the TG-4 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades against the TG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm XP70 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Fujifilm XP70

 TG-4 Fujifilm XP70 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2014Newer by 15 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm XP70 TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 provides external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the TG-4.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and TG-4 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and TG-4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm XP70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography info
Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (380 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography factors
65
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (210 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
74
great battery (380 per charge)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
62
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
34
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus TG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-01-06 2015-04-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 247g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 210 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $199 $379