Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS25

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.

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.

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.

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.