Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
- Launched April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus TG-3
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS8
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-4 was introduced 3 years after the ZS7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-4 matches up vs the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic ZS7
TG-4 | ZS7 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | July 2011 | More modern by 46 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus TG-4
ZS7 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic ZS7
TG-4 | ZS7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 has got external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 against the ZS7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and ZS7 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and ZS7.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-4 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-04-13 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 lbs) | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $379 | $350 |