Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G6
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G6 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic G6
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Olympus 7030
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Released | April 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 40 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic G6
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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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and G6 is 95 and 74 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | |
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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 |