Olympus Tough TG-4

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.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Olympus Tough TG-4 1

Product details

  • 4X wide-angle optical zoom with fast f2.0 high speed lens
  • Waterproof to depths of 50 feet, Freeze proof to 14 degrees F, Shockproof to 7 feet, Crushproof to 220 lb.
  • RAW capture, Live Composite, Underwater modes with Underwater HDR
  • Wi-Fi / GPS / e. Compass

PROS

+ Wide aperture f/2 lens.
+ Waterproof to 50 feet.
+ Protected against freezing, dust, drops, and crushing.
+ Speedy autofocus.
+ Microscope macro mode.
+ 5fps burst capture.
+ Raw shooting support.
+ Works with conversion lenses and macro light accessories.
+ Built-in GPS and Wi-Fi.

CONS

- JPG output could be better.
- Short zoom range.
- Noisy lens overwhelms video soundtrack.
- Some shakiness to video footage.
- Doesn't include external battery charger.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on August 18, 2015
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.
80
By Tom's Guide on June 03, 2016
With a durable but simple design and impressive image quality, the Olympus Tough TG-4 is our pick for the best rugged and waterproof camera.
80