Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released January 2014
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus 7030 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 7030 was announced 5 years before the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 7030 scores versus the TG-850 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
7030 | TG-850 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus 7030
TG-850 iHS | 7030 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
7030 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 offers exterior measurements 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 TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 7030 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 7030 against the TG-850 iHS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and TG-850 iHS.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older 7030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Also called as | mju 7030 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2014-01-29 |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | - |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4616 x 3464 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lbs) | 218g (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $179 | $250 |