Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP7
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95 Imaging
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP7 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
- Released January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Following is a extended overview of the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FP7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 7030 was released 12 months prior to the FP7 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 7030 scores versus the FP7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FP7
| 7030 | FP7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus 7030
| FP7 | 7030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 12 months |
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FP7
| 7030 | FP7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 has got outside 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 Panasonic FP7 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7030 and the FP7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and FP7.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 |
| Also Known as | mju 7030 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 147 grams (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - | 240 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $179 | $227 |