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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-6 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
54
Overall
45

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-6 Key Specs

Olympus 7040
(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
  • Also referred to as mju 7040
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Released May 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-6 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 7040 versus Olympus TG-6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7040 (14MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7040 was launched 10 years before the TG-6 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 7040 matches up versus the TG-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Olympus TG-6

 7040 TG-6 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Olympus 7040

 TG-6 7040 
ReleasedMay 2019January 2010Newer by 114 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7040 and Olympus TG-6

 7040 TG-6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7040 provides 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-6 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7040 versus Olympus TG-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7040 and the TG-6.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7040 and TG-6 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7040 and TG-6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 7040 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7040 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7040 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
manual focus
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7040 Street photography details
Olympus TG-6 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (253g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7040 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
high max fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7040 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography features
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
great battery life (340 CIPA)
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (253g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7040 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography factors
42
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (340 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7040 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
34
quite wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (253 grams)
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Olympus 7040 vs Olympus TG-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7040 and Olympus TG-6
 Olympus Stylus 7040Olympus Tough TG-6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7040 Olympus Tough TG-6
Also called as mju 7040 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-01-07 2019-05-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III TruePic VIII
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 144g (0.32 lbs) 253g (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 340 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support)
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $299 $449