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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7030
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FP8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 6 months later than the FP8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 7030 scores versus the FP8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FP8

 7030 FP8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus 7030

 FP8 7030 

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FP8

 7030 FP8 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 has got outer dimensions 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 FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FP8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7030 and the FP8.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and FP8 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and FP8.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 7030 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Panasonic FP8
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography information
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography factors
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Also Known as mju 7030 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine V
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
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