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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
Panasonic ZS45
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic ZS45

 7030 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus 7030

 ZS45 7030 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2010More modern by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS45

 7030 ZS45 
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).

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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.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography details
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography information
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
good battery pack (350 shots)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography features
37
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging details
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS45
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
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
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