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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was unveiled 5 years before the TG-4 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-10 matches up vs the TG-4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus TG-4

 SZ-10 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus SZ-10

 TG-4 SZ-10 
ReleasedApril 2015February 2011More modern by 50 months
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-4

 SZ-10 TG-4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 offers physical measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the TG-4.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and TG-4 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and TG-4.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-4 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
33
resolution is good (14MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (380 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
65
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (220 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
74
good battery pack (380 per charge)
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
40
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
62
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (380 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-10 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-02-08 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
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
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 215 grams (0.47 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 220 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $379