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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax S1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax S1 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7030
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7030 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7030 matches up vs the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Pentax S1

 7030 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus 7030

 S1 7030 
LaunchedMarch 2011January 2010Fresher by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Pentax S1

 7030 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7030 versus Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 7030 against the S1.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and S1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older 7030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography advice
Pentax S1 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Pentax S1
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Pentax S1
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7030
Vlogging with Pentax S1
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Pentax S1
 Olympus Stylus 7030Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Pentax Optio S1
Also called as mju 7030 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 157g (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $179 $174