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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
89 Imaging
37 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
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
  • Launched April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was released 4 years before the TG-4 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-11 scores against the TG-4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus SZ-11

		

		

			
 TG-4 SZ-11 
LaunchedApril 2015July 2011Fresher by 45 months
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 SZ-11 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither includes Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 features outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the TG-4.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and TG-4 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-11 and TG-4.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography details
33
 good  resolution (14MP)
 provides face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
47
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
60
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (226g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
43
 long zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (200 per charge)
 no phase detect AF
48
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 great battery power (380 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography info
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
65
 lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low battery life (200 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
 great battery power (380 shots)
 weather proofing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition (247 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
40
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery life (200 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse mode
62
 manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 great battery power (380 per charge)
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging information
31
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have microphone jack
34
 really wide (25mm)
 fast max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic socket
 heavier than competition (247 grams)
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-11 Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-27 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 247g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots 380 shots
Battery type 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 recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $253 $379