Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

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.

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

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.