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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7040
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7040 and Olympus TG-4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TG-4 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was brought out 6 years before the TG-4 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7040 scores against the TG-4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus TG-4

 7040 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus 7040

 TG-4 7040 
LaunchedApril 2015January 2010More modern by 64 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Olympus TG-4

 7040 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7040 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7040 and Olympus TG-4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 7040 and the TG-4.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7040 and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7040 and TG-4.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography details
Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7040
Sports photography with Olympus TG-4
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (380 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (247g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7040
Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
34
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (247g)
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus Stylus 7040Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7040 Olympus Tough TG-4
Other name mju 7040 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-07 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 gr (0.32 pounds) 247 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Price at launch $299 $379