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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Launched April 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-5
Panasonic ZS7
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic ZS7

 TG-4 ZS7 
ReleasedApril 2015July 2011More modern by 46 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus TG-4

 ZS7 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic ZS7

 TG-4 ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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).

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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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (247g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than average (218 grams)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
62
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
38
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging factors
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really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than average in class (247g)
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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