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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Other Name is mju 7030
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was brought out 6 months prior to the FX700 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7030 matches up against the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FX700

 7030 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus 7030

 FX700 7030 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FX700

 7030 FX700 
ReleasedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 has got 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) and the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the 7030 and the FX700.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and FX700.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should really take the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Otherwise known as mju 7030 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $179 $399