Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS100

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS100, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-4 was unveiled 8 months earlier than the ZS100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-4 matches up against the ZS100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 has got outside 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 and the ZS100.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and ZS100 is 90 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and ZS100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS100 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TG-4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.