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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX75 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 referred to as mju 7030
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was launched 4 months before the FX75 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7030 grades vs the FX75 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FX75

 7030 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus 7030

 FX75 7030 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FX75

 7030 FX75 
ReleasedJanuary 2010June 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 comes with external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has proportions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX75 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7030 vs the FX75.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and FX75 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and FX75.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Panasonic FX75
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography details
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
67
has touch to focus
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
37
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
31
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also called as mju 7030 Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.31 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $179 $139