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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(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
Olympus TG-3
(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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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

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").

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The 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 
ReleasedMarch 2014July 2009Newer by 57 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Olympus TG-3

 7010 TG-3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

Contrast the Olympus 7010 and Olympus TG-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and TG-3 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Olympus TG-3
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7010
Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (330 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
great battery pack (330 shots)
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
56
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery pack (330 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-3 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Olympus TG-3
 Olympus Stylus 7010Olympus 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