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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7030
Panasonic SZ5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic SZ5

 7030 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Olympus 7030

 SZ5 7030 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2010Newer by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic SZ5

 7030 SZ5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than competition (136 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography advice
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7030
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ5
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic SZ5
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
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