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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
67

Olympus TG-4 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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  • Superseded the Olympus TG-3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)
  • 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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Olympus TG-4 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

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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The TG-4 was manufactured 6 years before the ZV-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

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

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 ZV-1 TG-4 
ReleasedMay 2020April 2015More recent by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kClearer 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 sizing3"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.
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
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 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-4 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
47
 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")
73
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Street photography highlights
65
 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)
85
 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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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography details
48
 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
71
 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 Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1
74
 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
81
 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)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography advice
62
 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")
70
 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 Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1
34
 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)
86
 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

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus Tough TG-4Sony 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