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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic SZ10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was revealed 6 years prior to the SZ10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the 7030 scores against the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic SZ10

 7030 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus 7030

 SZ10 7030 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic SZ10

 7030 SZ10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 offers outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 7030 compared to the SZ10.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and SZ10.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography information
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (177g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic SZ10
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Also called mju 7030 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-07 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.31 lbs) 177 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 200 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $179 $200