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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus XZ-1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-4 was launched 4 years after the XZ-1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-4 scores against the XZ-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus XZ-1

 TG-4 XZ-1 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2011Newer by 52 months

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus TG-4

 XZ-1 TG-4 
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Olympus XZ-1

 TG-4 XZ-1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 features outside 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) while the Olympus XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-4 and the XZ-1.

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and XZ-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and XZ-1.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus TG-4 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer TG-4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
45
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (247g)
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-1
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (380 per charge)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (320 CIPA)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery power (380 shots)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
62
great battery (320 shots)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (275 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Landscape photography camera
62
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
54
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (320 shots)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (247 grams)
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (275 grams)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus Tough TG-4Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus XZ-1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-04-13 2011-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3664 x 2752
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lb) 275 gr (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 34
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 117
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 320 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $379 $567