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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus 7000 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was launched 5 years before the TG-830 iHS which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the 7000 grades versus the TG-830 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 7000 TG-830 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus 7000

 TG-830 iHS 7000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 48 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 7000 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 has external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 7000 vs the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and TG-830 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7000
Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography details
56
flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
environment proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography info
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
45
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Also called mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172g (0.38 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 300 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $280 $0