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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was launched 12 months prior to the TG-310 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 7030 grades against the TG-310 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus TG-310

 7030 TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Olympus 7030

 TG-310 7030 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-310

 7030 TG-310 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-310 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 7030 compared to the TG-310.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and TG-310.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older 7030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
MP count decent (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography information
Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (155g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography factors
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment proof
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (150 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-310
 Olympus Stylus 7030Olympus TG-310
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Olympus TG-310
Also called mju 7030 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 -
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 150 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $179 $0