Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ8

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was announced 5 years before the SZ8 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 7030 matches up against the SZ8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 features exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic SZ8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 7030 against the SZ8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and SZ8.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ8 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be behind in sensor tech.