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Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL7 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 357g - 115 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL6
  • Successor is Olympus E-PL8
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
  • Announced April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-4, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is fairly close but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and TG-4 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL7 was announced 7 months prior to the TG-4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PL7 matches up versus the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL7 over the Olympus TG-4

 E-PL7 TG-4 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus E-PL7

 TG-4 E-PL7 
AnnouncedApril 2015September 2014Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus TG-4

 E-PL7 TG-4 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 enjoys outside dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the TG-4.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL7 and TG-4 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and TG-4.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL7 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged E-PL7 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
71
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
47
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL7
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
85
includes touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
74
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (247 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (380 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL7 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
78
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (247 grams)
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Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL7 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus PEN E-PL7Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL7 Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2014-09-01 2015-04-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 81 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 357 gr (0.79 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 115 x 67 x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 873 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 380 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Retail price $499 $379