Olympus 7030 vs Pentax S1
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax S1 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
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as mju 7030
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus 7030 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Pentax S1
7030 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus 7030
S1 | 7030 | |||
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Launched | March 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Pentax S1
7030 | S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and S1 is 95 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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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 |