Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-860

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 7040 and Olympus TG-860, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 6 years before the TG-860 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 7040 grades versus the TG-860 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Olympus TG-860 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus TG-860 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7040 and Olympus TG-860 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 7040 vs the TG-860.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and TG-860 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and TG-860.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.