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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7030
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was revealed very close to the TS10 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 7030 scores against the TS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic TS10

 7030 TS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus 7030

 TS10 7030 

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS10

 7030 TS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 provides external 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 TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 7030 versus the TS10.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and TS10.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography features
Panasonic TS10 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7030
Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
61
weather proofing
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called as mju 7030 Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $179 $249