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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7030
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 12 months later than the FS15 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7030 scores vs the FS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FS15

 7030 FS15 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus 7030

 FS15 7030 

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FS15

 7030 FS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 7030 vs the FS15.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and FS15 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and FS15.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus 7030 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer 7030 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography highlights
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7030
Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Otherwise known as mju 7030 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2009-01-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 136 gr (0.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $179 $180