Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-3

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus 7040 and Olympus TG-3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TG-3 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the TG-3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 7040 matches up against the TG-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7040 & Olympus Tough TG-3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7040 Gallery & Olympus TG-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7040 features exterior 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) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 7040 vs the TG-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and TG-3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7040 and TG-3.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-3 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older 7040 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.