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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic TS25, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was introduced 4 years before the TS25 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7030 matches up against the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic TS25

 7030 TS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Olympus 7030

 TS25 7030 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS25

 7030 TS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 offers external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 7030 versus the TS25.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and TS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and TS25.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS25 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 7030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Panasonic TS25
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors in class (144 grams)
weather proof
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (144g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS25
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Alternate name mju 7030 Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type 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 operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.31 pounds) 144 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $179 $180