Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ3

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was released 4 years prior to the SZ3 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 7030 matches up vs the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 features physical 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) while the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 7030 compared to the SZ3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and SZ3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ3 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.