Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S2

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 24 months prior to the S2 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 7030 grades vs the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 has outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7030 vs the S2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and S2.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged 7030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.