Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ10

Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 7030 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was brought out 18 months prior to the RZ10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 7030 scores versus the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7030 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7030 compared to the RZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and RZ10.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The older 7030 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.