Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced July 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Updated by Panasonic ZS8
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 7030 was released 18 months earlier than the ZS7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 7030 grades vs the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic ZS7
7030 | ZS7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus 7030
ZS7 | 7030 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS7
7030 | ZS7 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 7030 versus the ZS7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and ZS7.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 7030 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Otherwise known as | mju 7030 | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 218 gr (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $179 | $350 |