Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-4
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched January 2009
- Other Name is mju 7000
(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
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
- Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7000 was brought out 7 years earlier than the TG-4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 7000 grades against the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus TG-4
7000 | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus 7000
TG-4 | 7000 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | January 2009 | Newer by 76 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-4
7000 | TG-4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 7000 and the TG-4.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and TG-4 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and TG-4.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-4 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Otherwise known as | mju 7000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2015-04-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 172 gr (0.38 lb) | 247 gr (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $280 | $379 |