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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7030
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was launched 6 months later than the ZR1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 7030 scores vs the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic ZR1

 7030 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus 7030

 ZR1 7030 

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZR1

 7030 ZR1 
RevealedJanuary 2010July 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 7030 against the ZR1.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and ZR1.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus 7030 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography advice
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging features
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
28
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as mju 7030 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine V
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 158 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $179 $280