Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-320

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus 7040 versus Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was brought out 24 months earlier than the TG-320 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the 7040 scores against the TG-320 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Olympus TG-320. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Olympus TG-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 has external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 7040 vs the TG-320.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7040 and TG-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and TG-320.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.