Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ28
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ28 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ28 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FZ28
7030 | FZ28 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus 7030
FZ28 | 7030 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FZ28
7030 | FZ28 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | |
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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 |