Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4 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
- Alternative Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2015
- Replaced the Olympus TG-3
- Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus TG-4
7030 | TG-4 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus 7030
TG-4 | 7030 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | January 2010 | Newer by 64 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-4
7030 | TG-4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Olympus Tough TG-4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Olympus Tough TG-4 |
Otherwise known as | mju 7030 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2015-04-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 247 grams (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $179 | $379 |