Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4

Let's look closer at the Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was launched 6 years before the TG-4 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 7030 grades vs the TG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7030 vs the TG-4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and TG-4.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-4 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.