Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7030

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus 7010 versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 5 months before the 7030 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 7010 grades against the 7030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus 7030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7010 versus Olympus 7030 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 7010 compared to the 7030.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and 7030 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and 7030.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus 7030 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.