Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the 7030 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 7030 was announced 5 years earlier than the FZ1000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7030 grades against the FZ1000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 enjoys physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 has measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FZ1000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 7030 compared to the FZ1000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and FZ1000 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and FZ1000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 7030 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be behind in sensor tech.