Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S5

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic S5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and S5 (24MP) and the 7030 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 7030 was unveiled 11 years prior to the S5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 7030 grades vs the S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic S5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic S5 has dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 7030 against the S5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and S5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and S5.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 7030 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S5 will render more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.