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Olympus 7030 Review

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    Main Features

    • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • ISO 64 - 1600
    • 28-196 mm F3.0-5.9 Zoom Lens
    • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
    • 1 fps continuous shooting
    • - 640 x 480 video
    • 140g. 93 x 56 x 26 mm
    • Also known as mju 7030
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    Olympus 7030 Overview

    First introduced in January 2010 , Olympus Stylus 7030 is a 14.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and 28-196 mm F3.0-5.9 lens. 7030 is also sold as mju 7030 in some of the countries.

    Olympus 7030 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Sensor and Photography Features
    4. Physical Specs
    5. LCD and Viewfinder
    6. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    7. Other Features
    8. Lens
    9. Photography Type Scores
    10. Alternatives
    11. Popular Comparisons
    12. Frequently Asked Questions
    13. Detailed Specifications

    Olympus 7030 has an Overall Score of 34/100 and ranked #363 out of 629 in Compact cameras (Top 10 Compact), and ranked #955 out of 1225 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Portability
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    Olympus 7030 Physical Specs
    Olympus 7030 weighs 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz) and has external dimensions of 93 x 56 x 26 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 1.02″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Olympus 7030 is a remarkably light camera for its class. With a thickness of 26mm, it has an average thickness for its class.
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    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus 7030, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Olympus 7030 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Olympus 7030 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus 7030 with its main competitors:

    Olympus 7030 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs 7030 Thickness vs 7030
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Olympus 7010
    Compare     		145g 5g heavier 26mm equal thickness
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Nikon D70
    Compare     		679g 539g heavier 78mm 52mm thicker
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Panasonic G95
    Compare     		536g 396g heavier 77mm 51mm thicker
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Canon 5D MIV
    Compare     		890g 750g heavier 76mm 50mm thicker
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Canon SX730 HS
    Compare     		300g 160g heavier 40mm 14mm thicker
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Nikon Z7
    Compare     		675g 535g heavier 68mm 42mm thicker
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
    Compare     		283g 143g heavier 19mm 7mm thinner
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Nikon P7800
    Compare     		399g 259g heavier 50mm 24mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Olympus 7030 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Olympus 7030 Sensor and Photography Features

    Olympus 7030 has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features TruePic III processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4288 x 3216 pixels with aspect ratios of 16:9 and 4:3. 7030 has a native ISO range of 64 - 1600 but unfortunately, Olympus 7030 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Nikon Coolpix P7100 or Canon PowerShot S120 in the same price range.

    Olympus 7030 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Olympus 7030 vs Kodak Astro Zoom AZ651 or take a look at Highest resolution Compact cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Olympus 7030's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Olympus 7030 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Olympus 7030 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Olympus 7030 Lens

    Olympus 7030 features a 28-196 mm F3.0-5.9 7× zoom lens. Lens has a good wide angle capability starting at 28mm and 196mm reach on tele gives a lot of flexibility and satisfy most of your needs.

    Wide Coverage

    Compact Cameras

    7030
    Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
    Average
    Telezoom

    Compact Cameras

    7030
    Longest - Canon SX520 HS
    Average

    With a max aperture of f3.00 at 28mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f5.90.

    Max Aperture at Wide

    Compact Cameras

    7030
    Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
    Average
    Max Aperture at Tele

    Compact Cameras

    7030
    Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
    Average

    7030 is also equipped with Sensor-shift image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds.



    Olympus 7030 LCD

    Olympus 7030 has a Fixed Type 2.7" LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. At only 2.7", the screen is on the smaller side and 230kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.



    7030 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Compact camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Nikon Coolpix P7100 (Compare) or Nikon Coolpix P7000 (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders.

    Olympus 7030 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect 7030 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Olympus 7030 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Olympus 7010
    Compare     		640 x 480 shots No No No
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Nikon D70
    Compare     		None shots No No No
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Panasonic G95
    Compare     		3840 x 2160 290shots Yes Yes No
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Canon 5D MIV
    Compare     		4096 x 2160 900shots Yes No Yes
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Canon SX730 HS
    Compare     		1920 x 1080 250shots Yes Yes Yes
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Nikon Z7
    Compare     		3840 x 2160 330shots Yes Yes No
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
    Compare     		1920 x 1080 400shots Yes Yes Yes
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Camera Nikon P7800
    Compare     		1920 x 1080 350shots No No No

    Olympus 7030 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Olympus 7030 can shoot continuously at max speed of 1 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately 7030 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash.

    Focusing

    Olympus 7030 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system.

    Olympus 7030 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Olympus 7030 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    140g Light Body
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No RAW Shooting
    No Face Detection Focusing
    Low Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Max Sensitivity only ISO 1.600
    Small LCD Screen ( 2.7")
    Low Screen Resolution ( 230kdots )
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
    No Manual Focusing
    No Manual Exposure
    No Environmental Sealing
    Slow Lens at Wide: f3.00
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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    What type of Photography is Olympus 7030 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Olympus 7030 in 5 different photography areas.

    Olympus 7030 for Portrait Photography

    Olympus 7030 has a score of 23 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over the7030.
    Image Stabilization
    Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability
    No External Flash Shoe
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus 7030 for Portrait Photography

    Olympus 7030 for Street Photography

    Olympus 7030 has a score of 54 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Live-view
    Image Stabilization
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Small Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus 7030 for Street Photography

    Olympus 7030 for Sports Photography

    Olympus 7030 has a score of 18 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over the7030.
    Image Stabilization
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    196 mm Tele Lens
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
    Environmental Sealings
    Focus Points
    Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Flash Shoe
    Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus 7030 for Sports Photography

    Olympus 7030 for Daily Photography

    Olympus 7030 has a score of 59 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Compact Body
    140g
    7.0X Optical Zoom
    Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
    No RAW shooting capability

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus 7030 for Daily Photography

    Olympus 7030 for Landscape Photography

    Olympus 7030 has a score of 17 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Compact Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over the7030.
    28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
    Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
    No Manual Exposure Mode
    No Manual Focus Mode
    No RAW shooting capability
    Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus 7030 for Landscape Photography
    Olympus 7030 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Olympus 7030 compares with other Compact cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Olympus 7030 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Olympus 7030

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Olympus 7030 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Olympus 7030
    Does the Olympus 7030 have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Olympus 7030 have RAW support?
    Does the Olympus 7030 have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Olympus 7030 have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Olympus 7030?
    What is the Sensor Size of Olympus 7030?
    is the Olympus 7030 a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Olympus 7030 have Touch Screen?
    Does the Olympus 7030 have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Olympus 7030?
    What is the Weight of Olympus 7030?
    What are the Dimensions of Olympus 7030?
    Olympus Stylus 7030 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Olympus
    Model Olympus Stylus 7030
    Also known as mju 7030
    Announced 2010-01-07
    Body Type Compact
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount fixed lens
    Lens Focal Range 28-196 mm (7×)
    Max Aperture F3.0-5.9
    Macro Focus Range 2cm
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Size 2.7"
    Screen Resolution 230k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 4s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation n/a
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 5.70 m
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CCD
    Sensor Size 1/2.3-inch
    Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm
    Sensor Area 27.72mm2
    Sensor Resolution 14 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216
    Max Native ISO 1,600
    Min Native ISO 64
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 640 x 480
    Video Formats Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 140g
    Physical Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SC/SDHC, Internal
    Storage Slots 1


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