Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G3

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the G3 (16MP) is very similar but the 7030 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The 7030 was revealed 18 months prior to the G3 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 7030 matches up vs the G3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 enjoys outer 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 G3 has specifications of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 7030 vs the G3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and G3 is 95 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and G3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7030 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic G3 will offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.