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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as mju 7030
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was manufactured 4 years before the ZS25 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 7030 matches up versus the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic ZS25

 7030 ZS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus 7030

 ZS25 7030 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS25

 7030 ZS25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 offers outside 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) and the Panasonic ZS25 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 7030 compared to the ZS25.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and ZS25.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography details
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7030
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
65
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS25
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS25
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternative name mju 7030 Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Style of battery - 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 One One
Price at release $179 $300