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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is mju 7030
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as WB600
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was unveiled about the same time to the HZ30W which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 7030 scores versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Samsung HZ30W

 7030 HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus 7030

 HZ30W 7030 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Samsung HZ30W

 7030 HZ30W 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 has got physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 7030 vs the HZ30W.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus 7030 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography info
Samsung HZ30W Portrait photography info
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
29
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography highlights
65
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (245g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography info
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
43
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus 7030 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus Stylus 7030Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Samsung HZ30W
Other name mju 7030 WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $179 $280