Olympus 7030 vs Olympus Tough-3000

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.