Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-5 Comparison

Camera to replace

Change

Olympus 7030

14 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CCD Sensor

CHECK PRICE

Change

Olympus TG-5

12 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

CHECK PRICE

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-5 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Olympus cameras cameras with different body types: Olympus 7030, which was introduced in January 2010 is a Small Sensor Compact camera with a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Olympus TG-5, which was introduced in May 2017 is a Waterproof camera with a 12.0MP sensor. As you can see, 7030 is 7 years older than TG-5. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-5 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2010-01-07

14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor

ISO 64 - 1600

28-196 mm F3.0-5.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2.70" Fixed Type Screen

1.0fps continuous shooting

- 640 x 480 video resolution

140g. 93 x 56 x 26 mm

Also known as mju 7030

Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2017-05-17

12MP - BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 12800 ( expands to 100 - 12800)

25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Fixed Type Screen

20.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

Built-in GPS

250g. 113 x 66 x 32 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Olympus Tough TG-4 Compare

Olympus TG-5 was replaced by Olympus Tough TG-6. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Olympus Tough TG-6 vs Olympus Tough TG-5
Olympus Tough TG-6 vs Olympus Stylus 7030 (mju 7030)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-5 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Related Blog Posts

Nikon Z30 vs Sony ZV-E10 Size Comparison
New Insta360 One RS 1-Inch 360-Degree Camera Shoots 6K Video and 21MP Stills
Sony FE 100-400 E vs Canon 100-500 RF vs Nikon Z 100-400 vs Canon RF 100-400 Lens Size Comparison
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 vs Fujifilm 16-55 F2.8 vs Fujifilm 16-80 F4 vs Fujifilm 18-55 F2.8-4 Lens Size and Specs Comparison
Todays Deals: Samyang 12mm F2 for $399, Bolt Flashes for $49 and more
Panasonic GH6 Update Brings 4K 120 FPS RAW Recording
Cameras with Stacked Sensors and No Blackout Viewfinders in 2022
Todays Deals: Tripod, Microphone and more

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Reasons to choose Olympus Stylus 7030 over Olympus Tough TG-5

Sensor Resolution	14 MP vs 12 MP	16% more pixels
Weight	140 g vs 250 g	110 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele	196mm vs 100mm	96 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	7× vs 4x	more flexible focal coverage

CHECK 7030 PRICE

Reasons to choose Olympus Tough TG-5 over Olympus Stylus 7030

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs None	Better connectivity
Live Composite Mode	Yes vs No	Excellent help for long-exposure photography
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs No	very handy for portraits
Max ISO	12.800 vs 1.600	700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size	3 vs 2.7"	0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution	460k dots vs 230k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting	20.0fps vs 1.0fps	19 fps faster
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs No	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs No	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 28mm	3 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	2.00 vs 3.00	faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	4.90 vs 5.90	faster lens at tele
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160 vs 640 x 480	Higher Resolution Video
Focus Bracketing	Yes vs No	Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking	Yes vs No	Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs No	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support	UHS-I vs none	Read/Write in High Speeds

CHECK TG-5 PRICE

Common Strengths of Olympus Stylus 7030 and Olympus Tough TG-5

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light

Common Weaknesses of Olympus Stylus 7030 and Olympus Tough TG-5

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
LCD Screen Resolution	230k dots vs 460k dots	Low resolution screens
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
AE Bracketing	No vs No	Not good for multi-exposure HDR

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-5: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus 7030 has external dimensions of 93 x 56 x 26 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 1.02″) and weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-5 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-5. Olympus 7030 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 20mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Olympus TG-5.

Comparison image of Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-5 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Olympus 7030 is significantly lighter (110g ) than the Olympus TG-5 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

7030

TG-5

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

7030

TG-5

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Olympus TG-5's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus 7030's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-5: Sensor Comparison

Olympus 7030 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features TruePic III processor. On the other hand, Olympus TG-5 has a 12.0MP (1/2. ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features TruePic VIII processor.

Below you can see the 7030 and TG-5 sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-5 Cameras

As seen above, Olympus 7030 has a 0.0x Larger sensor area than Olympus TG-5. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-5 Lens Specs Comparison

Olympus 7030 features a 28-196 mm F3.0-5.9 7× zoom lens whereas Olympus TG-5 features a 25-100 mm F2.0-4.9 4x zoom lens.

Olympus TG-5 has 3mm wider coverage than the Olympus 7030. At f2.00, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Olympus 7030 has 96mm longer reach than the Olympus TG-5. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Olympus TG-5 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

7030

TG-5

Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

7030

TG-5

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

7030

TG-5

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

7030

TG-5

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-5 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-5 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Olympus 7030 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-5 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Olympus 7030 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus TG-5 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Read the details

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
Read the details

Olympus 7030 for Sports Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-5 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
196 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
Read the details

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
25 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
100 mm Tele Lens
Read the details

Olympus 7030 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Olympus TG-5 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Compact Body
140g
7.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Read the details

RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
250g
Environmental Sealings
4.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
Read the details

Olympus 7030 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Olympus TG-5 for Landscape Photography

POOR

28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Manual Exposure Mode
Read the details

Olympus 7030 vs Olympus TG-5: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-5, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Olympus 7030 and Olympus TG-5 scores compare:

Olympus 7030

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #323 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #980 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-5

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #11 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #309 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Olympus TG-5 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Olympus 7030 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Olympus 7030. Otherwise, Olympus TG-5 is the better camera overall.

Olympus TG-5 vs Olympus 7030 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Olympus Stylus 7030	Olympus Tough TG-5
Brand	Olympus	Olympus
Announced	2010-01-07	2017-05-17
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CCD	BSI-CMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch
Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	1/2.
Area	27.72mm²	0.00mm²
Megapixels	14 megapixels	12 megapixels
Max Resolution	4288 x 3216	4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	64 ISO	100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	25
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	28-196 mm (7×)	25-100 mm (4x)
Max Aperture	F3.0-5.9	F2.0-4.9
Macro Focus Range	2cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	2.70"	3.00"
Resolution	230k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	5.70 m	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	1.0 fps	20.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	640 x 480	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	140g	250g
Dimensions	93 x 56 x 26mm	113 x 66 x 32mm
Battery Life	n/a	340 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction