Olympus 1s vs Olympus 7030

Below, we are looking at the Olympus 1s versus Olympus 7030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is fairly similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and 7030 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1s was manufactured 5 years after the 7030 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1s grades vs the 7030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s and Olympus Stylus 7030. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1s has outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1s versus Olympus 7030 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 1s vs the 7030.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and 7030 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and 7030.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1s featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus 7030 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent 1s is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.