Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic GX850

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic GX850, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the 7030 (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 7030 was brought out 8 years earlier than the GX850 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 7030 grades vs the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 provides external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 7030 against the GX850.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and GX850 is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and GX850.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7030 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.