Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1 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
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2011
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 7030 was launched 12 months prior to the S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 7030 scores against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic S1
7030 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus 7030
S1 | 7030 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic S1
7030 | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 7030 compared to the S1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and S1.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus 7030 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Also called | mju 7030 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 117 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $179 | $269 |