Olympus 7030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Released December 2012
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 7030 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 7030 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 7030 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 7030 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
7030 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus 7030
XZ-2 iHS | 7030 | |||
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Released | December 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 35 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
7030 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 features exterior 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) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 7030 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 7030 and the XZ-2 iHS.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and XZ-2 iHS.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 7030 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Olympus 7030 will show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older 7030 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus 7030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7030 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Otherwise known as | mju 7030 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-07 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 346g (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 340 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $179 | $450 |