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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Launched April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic FS7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-4 was released 6 years later than the FS7 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-4 scores against the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic FS7

 TG-4 FS7 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2009More recent by 76 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus TG-4

 FS7 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FS7

 TG-4 FS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 features physical 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) and the Panasonic FS7 has proportions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic FS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 against the FS7.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and FS7 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and FS7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-4 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus TG-4 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (247g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography info
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (380 shots)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
74
good battery life (380 CIPA)
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography info
62
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging highlights
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (247g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FS7
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2015-04-13 2009-01-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 gr (0.54 pounds) 139 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $379 $160