Olympus E-PL7 vs Panasonic ZS30

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic ZS30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL7 was released 21 months after the ZS30 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL7 grades vs the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 has external dimensions of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL7 and Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL7 versus the ZS30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL7 and ZS30 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL7 and ZS30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL7 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS30 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-PL7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.