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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(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
Panasonic ZS7
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic ZS7

 7030 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus 7030

 ZS7 7030 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS7

 7030 ZS7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography information
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competitors (218g)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
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