Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX700
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed April 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
- Successor is Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2010
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic FX700, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-4 was launched 4 years later than the FX700 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-4 matches up against the FX700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic FX700
TG-4 | FX700 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | July 2010 | Fresher by 58 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus TG-4
FX700 | TG-4 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FX700
TG-4 | FX700 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 has outer measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic FX700 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 time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 versus the FX700.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and FX700 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and FX700.
Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer TG-4 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-04-13 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 7.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
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 grams (0.54 pounds) | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $379 | $399 |