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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was released 3 years earlier than the TS4 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 7030 matches up versus the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic TS4

 7030 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus 7030

 TS4 7030 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS4

 7030 TS4 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7030 and the TS4.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and TS4.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 7030 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 7030 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7030
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as mju 7030 Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2010-01-07 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $179 $399