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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7030
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7030 versus Olympus TG-610, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 7030 was announced 12 months earlier than the TG-610 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 7030 grades against the TG-610 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus TG-610

 7030 TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus 7030

 TG-610 7030 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-610

 7030 TG-610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 features outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-610 has measurements of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7030 versus Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 7030 versus the TG-610.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and TG-610.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 7030 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography information
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Olympus TG-610
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography factors
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography information
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-610
 Olympus Stylus 7030Olympus TG-610
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Olympus TG-610
Also called as mju 7030 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design 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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 210 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $179 $223