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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic S1R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and S1R (47MP) and the 7030 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The 7030 was released 10 years earlier than the S1R which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 7030 scores versus the S1R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic S1R

 7030 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus 7030

 S1R 7030 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019January 2010More modern by 110 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic S1R

 7030 S1R 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 comes with exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic S1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 7030 against the S1R.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and S1R is 95 and 54 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and S1R.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 7030 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S1R will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 33MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
87
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
excellent megapixels (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography information
Panasonic S1R Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1R Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery (360 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1R Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
Panasonic S1R Vlogging details
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Also called mju 7030 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-01-07 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 1020 grams (2.25 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $179 $3,698