Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ35

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FZ35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was released 6 months before the FZ35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7030 scores against the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FZ35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 7030 against the FZ35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and FZ35 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and FZ35.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 7030 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.