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Olympus Tough TG-4

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4 stars
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3 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.3 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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Pros

  • a comfortable 25-100mm-equivalent focal length range and a nice
  • 16GB is a good tradeoff between cost and capacity
  • Great Rugged Weatherproof /

Cons

  • Second-hand Digital Medium Format
  • time lapse Super Macro System
  • directional pad does feel a bit cramped

Key specs

  • BSI-CMOS
  • 6.16x4.62 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 2
  • Face detection, Spot Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Olympus Tough TG-4 - Pros & Cons

Olympus Tough TG-4

Pros

  • a comfortable 25-100mm-equivalent focal length range and a nice
  • 16GB is a good tradeoff between cost and capacity
  • Great Rugged Weatherproof /
  • feature rugged
  • assertive styling combined with waterproof
  • fast
  • precise autofocus with a wide variety of subjects
  • build quality is pretty solid
  • rugged design it has exceptionally good sharp lens
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • Second-hand Digital Medium Format
  • time lapse Super Macro System
  • directional pad does feel a bit cramped
  • Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
  • vignetting at wide-angle or full zoom
  • the sensor is quite small
  • The on/off switch is a bit recessed
  • not only the sensor is small
  • too-heavy noise reduction
  • camera noise in the audio track of videos
  • poor processing software in the camera

Olympus Tough TG-4 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Olympus Tough TG-4 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeBSI-CMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
ProcessorTruePic VII
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2
Maximum aperture2
Focal length equiv25 - 100
Focus adjustmentAuto
Brightness adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Spot Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Normal focus range3.94 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range0.39 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadyes
Folded opticsyes
Filter diameter1.59 in
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Movie
  • Program
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
AE EV steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 12
Histogramyes
AE frames3
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range7.9
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive5.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Cuisine
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Underwater
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 12
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Built-in speakersyes
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight8.71 oz
Width4.39 in
Height2.59 in
Depth1.23 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)380
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
GPSyes
Orientation sensoryes
Electronic compassyes
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
Retracted optics (even in power-on mode)yes
Languages supportMulti
Image editing modesRotating
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum6400
Boosted ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Fluorescent
  • Sunny
  • Tungsten
  • Underwater
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsRAW
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Display aspect ratio3:2
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVI
  • M-JPEG
  • MOV
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate240.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
Type of protection
  • Pressure resistant
  • Dirt resistant
  • Waterproof
  • Freeze-resistant
  • Shock protection
Waterproof up to15
Freezeproof up to14.0 °F
Environmentally sealedyes
Maximum operational depth15
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Storage
Internal storage55.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF
  • Exif 2.3
  • PRINT Image Matching III
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Connectivity
micro HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB portyes
USB version2.0
Headphone portno
Microphone portno
WirelessBuilt-In
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
AV outputno

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Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (18)

3.2
Based on 18 reviews
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Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus Tough TG-4 Review: First Impressions - Amateur Photographer
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Olympus Tough TG-4 Review: First Impressions - Amateur Photographer

We assess whether the new Olympus Tough TG-4 has what it takes to be the year's best tough compact

Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-4 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-4 Review - Steve's Digicams

Hands on Preview by Michael Palmer - posted on 04/12/2015 Full review by Josh Fate - posted 06/04/2015 Quick TakeProsiAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situationsDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordOutstanding macro shooting mode with LED light

Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus TG-4 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 13.04.2015
Olympus TG-4 Review
4.0

Finally, a tough, waterproof compact that can shoot in RAW format! Come see our Olympus TG-4 review for all the details!

Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Camera Review
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Olympus TG-4 Waterproof Camera Review
Olympus Tough TG-4 First Impressions: Olympus Tough TG-4
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The Phoblographer
Published: 13.04.2015
First Impressions: Olympus Tough TG-4

The Olympus Tough TG-4 is one of the first waterproof cameras to shoot RAW. But it comes with a weird caveat.

Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus TG-4 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 05.10.2015
Olympus TG-4 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Olympus TG-4 is a new flagship water, freeze, shock and dust proof compact camera for 2015. Boasting a 25-100mm equivalent f/2.0-4.9 lens, the 16 megapixel TG-4 also offers Raw file support, built-in wi-fi and GPS connectivity, 1080p HD movies, a 4x zoom lens and a 3 inch OLED screen. Read our Olympus TG-4 review to find out what this tough camera is capable of...

Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus TG-4 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 05.10.2015
Olympus TG-4 Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Expert review of the Olympus TG-4 camera with sample photos, test shots, videos and more...

Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus Tough TG-4 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 18.08.2015
Olympus Tough TG-4 Review
4.0

Olympus didn't add much to the Tough TG-4 camera aside from Raw shooting support, but it's as fine a rugged compact as its predecessor.

Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus Stylus Tough TG4 Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 21.07.2020
Olympus Stylus Tough TG4 Review
1.5

Read our Olympus Stylus Tough TG4 waterproof camera review, and learn why this camera is a top pick.

Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus TG-4 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 13.04.2015
Olympus TG-4 Review | Camera Decision
2.9

Olympus TG-4 is a 16.0MP Waterproof camera with a sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 lens. Read our TG-4 review to find its pros and cons.

Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-4 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-4 Review - Steve's Digicams

Hands on Preview by Michael Palmer - posted on 04/12/2015 Full review by Josh Fate - posted 06/04/2015 Quick TakeProsiAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situationsDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordOutstanding macro shooting mode with LED light

Olympus Tough TG-4 Olympus TOUGH TG4 review - Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 17.08.2015
Olympus TOUGH TG4 review - Cameralabs
0.0

In depthQualitySamplesVerdictIn depthThe Olympus Stylus TOUGH TG4 is the latest in a line of water-proof rugged compacts that have been a popular favourite with outdoors enthusiasts for many years. The TOUGH TG4 retains the 4x 25-100mm equivalent of its predecessor, the TG3, along with its bright f2-4.9 maximum aperture. New to the TG4 are a…

Olympus Tough TG-4 Rough and ready: Olympus Tough TG-4 review
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DPReview
Published: 10.08.2015
Rough and ready: Olympus Tough TG-4 review
4.0

While most of the rugged cameras we covered in last year's roundup have received minor upgrades, the Olympus Tough TG-4 brings something big to the table: Raw support. Does adding Raw put the TG-4 at the top of its class? Read more

Olympus Tough TG-4 Our Top 7 Underwater Tough Cameras For Your Next Outdoor Photo Adventure
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Published: 02.05.2016
Our Top 7 Underwater Tough Cameras For Your Next Outdoor Photo Adventure

Active lifestyle cameras -- aka "tough" cameras -- are aimed at photographers who don’t want to worry about their equipment during their adventures, but do want to capture images they can be proud of—even under challenging conditions. The seven tough underwater cameras we picked as our favorites on this list are virtually indestructible, high-performance compacts that are perfect for skiing, surfing, taking to the beach, boating, hiking or any other activity where an unprotected DSLR or mirrorless camera could be damaged.

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Published: 03.06.2016
Olympus Tough TG-4 Review
4.0

Though it can't go as deep as the competition, the Olympus Tough TG-4 takes the best pictures among the waterproof cameras we've tested.