Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FZ1000, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is pretty close but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-4 was brought out 11 months later than the FZ1000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-4 matches up vs the FZ1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 offers external 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 FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 versus the FZ1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and FZ1000 is 90 and 55 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and FZ1000.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ1000 will result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.