Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic S3

Lets look much closer at the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was brought out 12 months earlier than the S3 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the 7030 scores versus the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 has got outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic S3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 7030 versus the S3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and S3.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 7030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.