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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7030
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic G1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the G1 (12MP) is very similar but the 7030 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 7030 was introduced 12 months later than the G1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 7030 matches up versus the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic G1

 7030 G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus 7030

 G1 7030 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic G1

 7030 G1 
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 has exterior dimensions 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 G1 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 7030 compared to the G1.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and G1 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and G1.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 7030 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus 7030 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent 7030 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography details
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography info
Panasonic G1 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
72
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G1 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography details
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
57
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G1 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
18
lack of video recording
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic G1
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Also referred to as mju 7030 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-01-19
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 360 gr (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 463
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Cost at release $179 $0