Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75
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![Olympus Tough TG-4 front Olympus Tough TG-4 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-4/Olympus-TG-4-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75/Panasonic-FX75-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 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
- Superseded the Olympus TG-3
- Renewed by Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview
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.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic FX75
TG-4 | FX75 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 60 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus TG-4
FX75 | TG-4 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FX75
TG-4 | FX75 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and FX75 is 90 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX75-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX70 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-04-13 | 2010-06-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 7.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 165 grams (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $379 | $139 |