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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7030
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 7030 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was launched 4 years before the TG-2 iHS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7030 scores versus the TG-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 7030 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus 7030

 TG-2 iHS 7030 
RevealedJune 2013January 2010Fresher by 42 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 7030 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 features outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7030 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 7030 vs the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and TG-2 iHS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus 7030 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 7030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography factors
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography information
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
46
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
36
relatively wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 7030Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Alternate name mju 7030 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $179 $380