Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic GH2

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic GH2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is relatively similar but the 7030 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The 7030 was announced 14 months prior to the GH2 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the 7030 scores vs the GH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 features outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic GH2 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic GH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 7030 compared to the GH2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and GH2 is 95 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and GH2.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 7030 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GH2 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.