Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-860

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-860, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was released 7 years before the TG-860 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 7000 grades vs the TG-860 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus TG-860 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7000 and the TG-860.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and TG-860 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and TG-860.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-860 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.