Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-3
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched July 2009
- Other Name is mju 7010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Released March 2014
- Refreshed by Olympus TG-4
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On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 7010 and Olympus TG-3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7010 was introduced 5 years before the TG-3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7010 grades against the TG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus TG-3
| 7010 | TG-3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Olympus 7010
| TG-3 | 7010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2014 |  | July 2009 | Newer by 57 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Olympus TG-3
| 7010 | TG-3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-3 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 7010 against the TG-3.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and TG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and TG-3.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7010 | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Olympus Tough TG-3 |
| Also called | mju 7010 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2014-03-31 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT-LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.80 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 145 gr (0.32 lbs) | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-42B | LI-92B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $350 |