Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS45
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Launched January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS45, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 7030 was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZS45 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the 7030 scores vs the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic ZS45
7030 | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus 7030
ZS45 | 7030 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2010 | More modern by 60 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS45
7030 | ZS45 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 features physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS45 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 7030 and the ZS45.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and ZS45.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 7030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Otherwise known as | mju 7030 | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 350 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $179 | $300 |