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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7010
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus 7030

 7010 7030 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus 7010

 7030 7010 

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Olympus 7030

 7010 7030 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

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

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography details
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7010
Travel photography with Olympus 7030
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7010
Vlogging with Olympus 7030
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Olympus 7030
 Olympus Stylus 7010Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Olympus Stylus 7030
Otherwise known as mju 7010 mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $179