Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FZ70

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FZ70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 4 years before the FZ70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 7030 scores against the FZ70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 provides external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FZ70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the 7030 versus the FZ70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and FZ70 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and FZ70.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ70 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.