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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as mju 7030
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 7030 versus Olympus TG-6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was brought out 10 years before the TG-6 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7030 scores against the TG-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus TG-6

 7030 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus 7030

 TG-6 7030 
AnnouncedMay 2019January 2010More modern by 114 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-6

 7030 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 has got external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7030 versus Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 7030 and the TG-6.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and TG-6.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus 7030 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography factors
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
better than average battery life (340 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors (253 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
57
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging advice
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (253 grams)
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus Stylus 7030Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Olympus Tough TG-6
Also referred to as mju 7030 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-07 2019-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic VIII
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 253 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $179 $449