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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
Olympus TG-4
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus TG-4

 7030 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus 7030

 TG-4 7030 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2010Newer by 64 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-4

 7030 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography information
Olympus TG-4 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography info
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography information
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
better than average battery power (380 shots)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7030
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (247g)
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus Stylus 7030Olympus Tough TG-4
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