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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
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
  • Announced April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was revealed 22 months before the TG-4 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ-15 grades versus the TG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus TG-4

 SZ-15 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus SZ-15

 TG-4 SZ-15 
AnnouncedApril 2015June 2013Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-4

 SZ-15 TG-4 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-15 vs 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 that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-15 and the TG-4.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and TG-4 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and TG-4.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
Street photography with Olympus TG-4
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (250 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
68
lighter than competitors (250g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-15
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (250g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus SZ-15Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-15 Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-06-21 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $200 $379