Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic L1

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic L1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the 7030 (14MP) and L1 (7MP) and the 7030 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The 7030 was launched 2 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the 7030 scores vs the L1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 features physical dimensions 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 L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 7030 versus the L1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and L1 is 95 and 65 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and L1.

All in all, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7030 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus 7030 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 7030 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.