Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-4

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SP-100 was announced 14 months before the TG-4 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SP-100 matches up versus the TG-4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-100 has outside measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus TG-4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SP-100 versus the TG-4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and TG-4 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and TG-4.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.