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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(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
Panasonic FP7
(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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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

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").

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The 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 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display size3.5"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and FP7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP7
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (240 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
good battery pack (240 per charge)
has touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (147 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (240 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
29
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (147g)
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic 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