Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-810

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was released 19 months before the TG-810 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7030 grades against the TG-810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Olympus TG-810. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 enjoys outside 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) and the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the 7030 compared to the TG-810.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and TG-810 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and TG-810.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 7030 will be behind in sensor innovation.