Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax RZ18
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax RZ18 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
- Released April 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
- Updated by Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Released September 2011
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax RZ18, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-4 was brought out 3 years after the RZ18 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-4 grades against the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Pentax RZ18
TG-4 | RZ18 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | September 2011 | Newer by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus TG-4
RZ18 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Pentax RZ18
TG-4 | RZ18 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 has got 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) and the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 versus the RZ18.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and RZ18 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-4 and RZ18.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-4 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-4 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-04-13 | 2011-09-12 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
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 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" 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 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI92 |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $379 | $210 |