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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7000
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7030
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus 7000 versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was released 12 months prior to the 7030 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 7000 matches up vs the 7030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus 7030

 7000 7030 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus 7000

 7030 7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus 7030

 7000 7030 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 7000 against the 7030.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and 7030 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and 7030.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 7030 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography features
Olympus 7030 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography information
Olympus 7030 Sports photography information
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography advice
Olympus 7030 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
very long reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography info
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography info
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus 7030
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus Stylus 7030
Alternate name mju 7000 mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9 and 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 50 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172g (0.38 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $179