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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ18 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
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus 7030 versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was brought out 20 months earlier than the RZ18 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 7030 grades vs the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Pentax RZ18

 7030 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus 7030

 RZ18 7030 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Pentax RZ18

 7030 RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 7030 versus the RZ18.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and RZ18.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax RZ18 to show more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 7030 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
Portrait photography with Pentax RZ18
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography info
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography info
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition in class (178g)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography advice
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
30
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Pentax RZ18
 Olympus Stylus 7030Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Pentax Optio RZ18
Also called as mju 7030 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-07 2011-09-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 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 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 178 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID - D-LI92
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
Pricing at launch $179 $210