Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS70

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic ZS70, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was brought out 24 months before the ZS70 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-4 grades against the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 has physical 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 ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 vs the ZS70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and ZS70 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and ZS70.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged TG-4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.