Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ200

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was revealed 3 years earlier than the FZ200 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 7030 grades vs the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7030 against the FZ200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and FZ200 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and FZ200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 7030 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.