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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Also Known as mju 7030
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was released 6 years earlier than the TS30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 7030 matches up against the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic TS30

 7030 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus 7030

 TS30 7030 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 60 months

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS30

 7030 TS30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 provides physical 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 TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 7030 versus the TS30.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and TS30.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others (142g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography factors
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than others (142 grams)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography information
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than others (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS30
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as mju 7030 Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2010-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical 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 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $179 $180