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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX90, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-4 was announced 3 years after the FX90 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TG-4 matches up against the FX90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic FX90

 TG-4 FX90 
LaunchedApril 2015August 2011Newer by 45 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus TG-4

 FX90 TG-4 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FX90

 TG-4 FX90 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 offers exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX90 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 dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 compared to the FX90.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and FX90 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and FX90.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger TG-4 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
Panasonic FX90 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247g)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (380 shots)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography info
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good battery life (380 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
does not have selfie friendly display
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supports touch to focus
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
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manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
36
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-04-13 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 25 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $379 $227