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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and FZ28 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 12 months later than the FZ28 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7030 scores vs the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FZ28

 7030 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus 7030

 FZ28 7030 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FZ28

 7030 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 comes with outer 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 FZ28 has measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

See the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FZ28 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7030 against the FZ28.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and FZ28.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus 7030 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern 7030 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
you can focus manually
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7030
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
65
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
52
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography features
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging information
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
24
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also referred to as mju 7030 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-07 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 417g (0.92 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
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 One One
Cost at launch $179 $599