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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7030
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was released 12 months later than the FS25 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 7030 scores against the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FS25

 7030 FS25 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus 7030

 FS25 7030 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FS25

 7030 FS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 7030 vs the FS25.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and FS25.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus 7030 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent 7030 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography details
Panasonic FS25 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Otherwise known as mju 7030 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $179 $230