Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was revealed 4 years after the FX75 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the TG-4 grades against the FX75 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 comes with outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-4 and the FX75.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and FX75 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and FX75.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to resolve more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-4 will have a benefit in sensor tech.