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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough-3000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
Olympus Tough-3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 159g - 96 x 65 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 3000
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus 7030 and Olympus Tough-3000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was unveiled about the same time to the Tough-3000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 7030 matches up against the Tough-3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus Tough-3000

 7030 Tough-3000 

Reasons to pick Olympus Tough-3000 over the Olympus 7030

 Tough-3000 7030 

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Olympus Tough-3000

 7030 Tough-3000 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7030 and Olympus Tough-3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 7030 versus the Tough-3000.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus Tough-3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and Tough-3000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus Tough-3000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and Tough-3000.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus 7030 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus Tough-3000 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography details
Olympus Tough-3000 Portrait photography details
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography factors
Olympus Tough-3000 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Olympus Tough-3000
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography highlights
Olympus Tough-3000 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography info
Olympus Tough-3000 Landscape photography info
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging features
Olympus Tough-3000 Vlogging features
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus Tough-3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Olympus Tough-3000
 Olympus Stylus 7030Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Olympus Stylus Tough-3000
Also called mju 7030 mju Tough 3000
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 65 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $179 $0