Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TG-820 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the 7040 scores against the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7040 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7040 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7040 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 7040 vs the TG-820 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus 7040 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 7040 will be behind in sensor innovation.