Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ5
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Announced July 2012
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 7030 was brought out 3 years prior to the SZ5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7030 scores against the SZ5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic SZ5
7030 | SZ5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Olympus 7030
SZ5 | 7030 | |||
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Announced | July 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 30 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic SZ5
7030 | SZ5 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 features physical measurements 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 SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 7030 and the SZ5.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and SZ5.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7030 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
Also Known as | mju 7030 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-07 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 136g (0.30 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $179 | $195 |