Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZR1

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.