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Predecessor: |
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Olympus TG-3
TG-3 vs TG-4
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Successor: |
Canon G7X Mark II
G7X vs G7X Mark II
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Olympus TG-5
TG-4 vs TG-5
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Model Number: |
G7X |
TG-4 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$699.99 |
$379.99 |
Street Price: |
$1,239.00 |
$379.00 |
Date Available: |
2014-10-15 |
2015-05-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
10.7 oz
(302 g)
includes batteries
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8.7 oz
(247 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.1 x
2.4 x
1.6 in.
(103 x
60 x
40 mm)
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4.4 x
2.6 x
1.2 in.
(112 x
66 x
31 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
Yes |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
50.00 feet (15 meters)
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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BSI CMOS |
Effective Megapixels: |
20.2 |
16.0 |
Sensor Format: |
1 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
2.41 microns |
1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.7x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
71 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.0 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.7 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
556 |
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Image Resolution: |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 4320 x 2880
(12.4 MP,
3:2), 2304 x 1536
(3.5 MP,
3:2), 720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2), 5472 x 3080
(16.9 MP,
16:9), 4320 x 2432
(10.5 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 720 x 408
(0.3 MP,
Other), 4864 x 3648
(17.7 MP,
4:3), 3840 x 2880
(11.1 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 3648
(13.3 MP,
1:1), 2880 x 2880
(8.3 MP,
1:1), 1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1), 2912 x 3648
(10.6 MP,
Other), 2304 x 2880
(6.6 MP,
Other), 1232 x 1536
(1.9 MP,
Other), 384 x 480
(0.2 MP,
Other) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (.ORF), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
6.6 |
5.1 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
1920x1080 (30p/15p)
1280x720 (6p/3p/1.5p)
640x480 (6p/3p/1.5p)
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1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
640x480 (120p)
320x240 (240p)
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Movie File Format: |
MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
MOV/H.264 with stereo sound, AVI/Motion JPEG (High-Speed Movie, Time-Lapse Movie) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Olympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, with dual aspheric elements and 2 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
100mm
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25 -
100mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
8.8 -
36.8mm
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4.5 -
18mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.20x |
4.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/1.8 (W) / f2.8 (T) - f/11, with 9-blade aperture; built-in 3-stop ND filter |
f/2.0/2.8/8.0 (wide) / f/4.9/6.3/18 (tele); 2-step aperture + ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
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10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
50 cm
2.0 -
19.7 in
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
40.5mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Up to 4x (2x Super Resolution Zoom) |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iES, Spot AF, AF Tracking, AF Target Selection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
Yes |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,040,000 dots
(345,600 px)
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460,800 dots
(153,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
125 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2, Multi-area White Balance, White Balance Correction (Underwater mode), White Balance Correction |
Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent1, Underwater, One-touch |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 250 sec |
1/2000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (linked to AF frame), Face Detect AE |
Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
No |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene Modes: Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star, Handheld Night Scene, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks; Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Background Defocus, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect; Star Portrait, Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie |
Scene Modes: Portrait, ePortrait, Landscape, Interval , Live Composite, Handheld Star Light, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Snow, Panorama, Backlight HDR, Underwater Snapshot, Underwater Wide1, Underwater Wide2, Underwater Macro, Underwater HDR; Art Filters: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Fish Eye, Sparkle, Reflection, Fragmented; Microscope Modes: Microscope, Focus Stacking, Focus Bracketing, Microscope Control; Photo Story |
Self Timer: |
1 - 30 seconds |
2, 12, custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
No |
Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Flash Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Flash Off, Remote Control, SLV Slave, Slow Synchronization, LED On |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 1.6 ft. (50 cm) - 23 ft. (7.0 m) (W), 1.3 ft. (40 cm) - 13 ft. (4.0 m) (T) |
ISO 1600: W: 0.2m - 7.9m; T: 0.1m - 3.1m |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/2000 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
RAW (.ORF), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo)) |
MOV/H.264 with stereo sound, AVI/Motion JPEG (High-Speed Movie, Time-Lapse Movie) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
55.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
Yes |
Yes |
NFC: |
Yes |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Via Wi-Fi |
Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Micro HDMI (Type D) |
Multi-terminal (USB Connector, DC Jack, Audio/Video Output), Micro HDMI (Type D) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.90 |
0.51 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
1.25 |
0.59 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
6.6 |
5.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
14 |
100 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.2 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
4 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.0 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
2 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.20 seconds |
0.26 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.18 seconds |
0.16 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.219 seconds |
0.096 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.89 seconds |
0.32 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.097 seconds |
0.032 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.7 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.4 seconds |
0.7 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
6.2 seconds |
1.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
210 shots |
380 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
40 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-13L |
Proprietary LI-92B |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LI-92B Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
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CD-ROM with Instruction Manual and Olympus Viewer 3 Software |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows, Mac OS X |
Notes & Features: |
1"-type 20.2MP sensor, f/1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens, DIGIC 6 image processor, 1040K-dot tilting touchscreen, 1080p60 videos, built-in Wi-Fi. |
Waterproof to 50 feet (15 m), crushproof to 220 pounds (100kgf), shockproof from 7 feet (2.1 m), freezeproof down to 14F (-10C), and dustproof. Available in red or black. |