Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS6

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the TS6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7030 scores versus the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 7030 versus the TS6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and TS6.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older 7030 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.