Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS35

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was released 5 years prior to the ZS35 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7030 grades against the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 has physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 7030 and the ZS35.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and ZS35.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older 7030 will be behind in sensor innovation.