Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternate Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Released February 2012
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7030 was announced 3 years earlier than the TG-820 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7030 scores versus the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
7030 | TG-820 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus 7030
TG-820 iHS | 7030 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1030k | 230k | Clearer screen (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
7030 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7030 and the TG-820 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and TG-820 iHS.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus 7030 to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 7030 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Also referred to as | mju 7030 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | - |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,030k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | HyperCrystal III 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 speed | 1.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 206 gr (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" 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 | - | 220 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $179 | $500 |