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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

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
  • Released April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic FP7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was introduced 4 years later than the FP7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-4 matches up vs the FP7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic FP7

 TG-4 FP7 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2011More recent by 52 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus TG-4

 FP7 TG-4 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FP7

 TG-4 FP7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic FP7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 against the FP7.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and FP7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and FP7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files but you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger TG-4 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography information
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (380 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (240 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
63
great battery pack (240 per charge)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (147g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography highlights
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (240 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (247g)
29
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (147g)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2015-04-13 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.54 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 240 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $379 $227