Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G2

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very similar but the 7030 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The 7030 was launched 6 months prior to the G2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7030 scores vs the G2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 provides external 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 G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 7030 and the G2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and G2 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and G2.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 7030 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus 7030 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively.