Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus 7040 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 5 years before the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 7040 grades versus the TG-850 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 7040 and the TG-850 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and TG-850 iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.