Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ18
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Pentax RZ18
7030 | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Olympus 7030
RZ18 | 7030 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 20 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Pentax RZ18
7030 | RZ18 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Look at the Olympus 7030 versus Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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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 |