Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic ZS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 7030 was launched 9 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 7030 grades versus the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic ZS80
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Olympus 7030
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Revealed | February 2018 | January 2010 | Fresher by 98 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Compare the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 7030 vs the ZS80.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and ZS80 is 95 and 86 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and ZS80.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 7030 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
Also called | mju 7030 | Lumix DC-TZ95 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2018-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 327 gr (0.72 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 380 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $179 | $448 |