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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was revealed 12 months after the TS1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the 7030 matches up versus the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic TS1

 7030 TS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus 7030

 TS1 7030 

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS1

 7030 TS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 7030 against the TS1.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and TS1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and TS1.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus 7030 to show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer 7030 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7030
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as mju 7030 Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2009-01-27
Body design 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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $179 $380