Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-320

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was announced 24 months earlier than the TG-320 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 7030 scores versus the TG-320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Olympus TG-320. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Olympus TG-320 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 7030 against the TG-320.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and TG-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and TG-320.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the age of the cameras into account. The older 7030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.