Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS15

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.