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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was manufactured 5 months before the ZS5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 7030 scores against the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic ZS5

 7030 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus 7030

 ZS5 7030 

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS5

 7030 ZS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2010June 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 offers physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 7030 against the ZS5.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and ZS5.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 7030 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition in class (214g)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging highlights
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also Known as mju 7030 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $179 $300