Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS10

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was released 12 months before the ZS10 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 7030 grades against the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7030 versus the ZS10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and ZS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.