Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic ZS25
7030 | ZS25 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Olympus 7030
ZS25 | 7030 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS25
7030 | ZS25 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and ZS25 is 95 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 | |
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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 |