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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic SZ10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was launched 4 months later than the SZ10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-4 scores vs the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic SZ10

 TG-4 SZ10 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus TG-4

 SZ10 TG-4 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic SZ10

 TG-4 SZ10 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2015Similar generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 has physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-4 and the SZ10.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and SZ10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and SZ10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography factors
46
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography info
74
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (177g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
62
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
34
really wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (177 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic SZ10
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-04-13 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 gr (0.54 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $379 $200