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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7030
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was revealed 3 years before the ZS15 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 7030 matches up versus the ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus 7030

		

		

			
 ZS15 7030 
AnnouncedJune 2012January 2010Fresher by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS15

		

		

			
 7030 ZS15 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 offers outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 7030 against the ZS15.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and ZS15.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 7030 to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 7030 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography information
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 megapixel count decent (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
21
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (208 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Sports photography camera
39
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
36
 long zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low fps (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery life (260 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Travel photography camera
65
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
 lighter than competition (208g)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (384mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery life (260 CIPA)
 sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography details
37
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse mode
37
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 low battery life (260 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Vlogging camera
29
 pretty wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have mic socket
33
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (208 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS15
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Otherwise known as mju 7030 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-01-07 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9 and  4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.70 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 260 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $179 $279