Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS30

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.