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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

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

 7030 ZS15 

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

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
28
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
Photography Glossary

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