Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ47

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FZ47, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 18 months prior to the FZ47 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 7030 grades against the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 7030 vs the FZ47.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and FZ47 is 95 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and FZ47.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus 7030 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 7030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.