Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH25

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was brought out 12 months prior to the FH25 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 7030 grades against the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 has got external 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) while the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 7030 and the FH25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and FH25.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.