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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G6 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7030
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic G5
  • Successor is Panasonic G7
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic G6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the G6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the 7030 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.

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The 7030 was released 4 years before the G6 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 7030 matches up versus the G6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic G6

 7030 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Olympus 7030

 G6 7030 
ReleasedApril 2013January 2010More modern by 40 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic G6

 7030 G6 

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 features exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic G6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 7030 vs the G6.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and G6 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and G6.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 7030 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G6 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Panasonic G6
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
73
screen articulates
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
56
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G6 Travel photography advice
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
has touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7030
Vlogging with Panasonic G6
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic G6
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Also called as mju 7030 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-07 2013-04-24
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,036k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 10.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 390g (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $179 $750