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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
78
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Released April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was brought out 4 years before the TG-4 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the SP-620 UZ grades against the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Olympus TG-4

 SP-620 UZ TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

 TG-4 SP-620 UZ 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2012Fresher by 39 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus TG-4

 SP-620 UZ TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SP-620 UZ features outer dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SP-620 UZ and the TG-4.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-620 UZ and TG-4 is 78 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-620 UZ and TG-4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SP-620 UZ is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography information
Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography features
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (380 CIPA)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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good battery life (380 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging details
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging details
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus SP-620 UZOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SP-620 UZ Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-01-10 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 435 gr (0.96 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Cost at release $199 $379