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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Released November 2003
  • Updated by Olympus E-3
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS8
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic ZS7, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-1 was revealed 8 years earlier than the ZS7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-1 grades versus the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Panasonic ZS7

 E-1 ZS7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus E-1

 ZS7 E-1 
ReleasedJuly 2011November 2003Newer by 92 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k134kSharper screen (+326k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic ZS7

 E-1 ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 provides exterior measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-1 and Panasonic ZS7 in the new Camera with 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 are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-1 against the ZS7.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and ZS7 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and ZS7.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS7 will result in extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
46
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
57
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than average (735 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography details
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography details
47
lighter than average (735 grams)
environment proof
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than average in class (218g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography information
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (1.8")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus E-1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2003-11-29 2011-07-19
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2560 x 1920 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 134 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - AVCHD Lite
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 735 grams (1.62 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,700 $350