Olympus TG-4 vs Sony ZV-1
Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Superseded the Olympus TG-3
- New Model is Olympus TG-5
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Released May 2020
- Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-4 vs Sony ZV-1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") come with different sensor sizing.
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Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-4 grades against the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Sony ZV-1
| TG-4 | ZV-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus TG-4
| ZV-1 | TG-4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2020 |  | April 2015 | More recent by 62 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Sony ZV-1
| TG-4 | ZV-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 has got physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-4 versus the ZV-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and ZV-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and ZV-1.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-4 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony ZV-1 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TG-4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (247 grams)
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography details
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (380 CIPA)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
great battery (380 per charge)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lighter than others in class (294g)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery power (260 CIPA)
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Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography advice
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (380 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (247g)
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone socket
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony ZV-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Sony ZV-1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2015-04-13 | 2020-05-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | 315 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 24.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 247g (0.54 lbs) | 294g (0.65 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 pictures | 260 pictures |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $379 | $750 |
