Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-310

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-310, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the TG-310 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 7040 scores against the TG-310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Olympus TG-310. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 provides outer measurements 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-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 7040 versus the TG-310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7040 and TG-310.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older 7040 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.