Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FP8

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.