Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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36 Features
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36 Features
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is mju 7040
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Revealed May 2012

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus 7040 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The 7040 was revealed 3 years prior to the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7040 scores against the TG-1 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
7040 | TG-1 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus 7040
TG-1 iHS | 7040 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 28 months |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
7040 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7040 offers outside dimensions 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-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Olympus 7040 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 7040 versus the TG-1 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and TG-1 iHS.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus 7040 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 7040 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7040 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7040 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Also called as | mju 7040 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2012-05-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 610 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 144 gr (0.32 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $299 | $399 |