Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh PX
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Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh PX 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
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
- 156g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Released August 2011

Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh PX Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 7030 versus Ricoh PX, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Ricoh. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the PX (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The 7030 was revealed 19 months earlier than the PX which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7030 matches up against the PX for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh PX Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Ricoh PX. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Ricoh PX Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Ricoh PX
7030 | PX |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh PX over the Olympus 7030
PX | 7030 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Ricoh PX
7030 | PX | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh PX Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7030 provides outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Ricoh PX has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 7030 versus Ricoh PX in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 7030 compared to the PX.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and PX is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh PX Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and PX.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Ricoh PX to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh PX Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7030 vs Ricoh PX Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Ricoh PX | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Ricoh |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Ricoh PX |
Also called as | mju 7030 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
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 | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.9-5.4 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest 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 | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $179 | $329 |