Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FZ1000 II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-4 was brought out 4 years before the FZ1000 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-4 scores versus the FZ1000 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has proportions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FZ1000 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 vs the FZ1000 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and FZ1000 II is 90 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and FZ1000 II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.