Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7
67 Imaging
41 Features
31 Overall
37
![Olympus E-300 front Olympus E-300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus-E-300.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7/Panasonic-FH7-front.jpg)
96 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
37
Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Boost to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
- Announced January 2005
- Alternate Name is EVOLT E-300
- Updated by Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Announced September 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-300 versus Panasonic FH7, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and FH7 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
The E-300 was unveiled 7 years before the FH7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-300 grades versus the FH7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-300 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Panasonic FH7
E-300 | FH7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus E-300
FH7 | E-300 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2005 | Fresher by 81 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 134k | Crisper display (+96k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Panasonic FH7
E-300 | FH7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-300 enjoys outside measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") having a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-300 versus Panasonic FH7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-300 vs the FH7.
![Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and FH7 is 67 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-300 and FH7.
As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-300 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH7 will render extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older E-300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
![Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
Street Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
Sports Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Olympus E-300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Also referred to as | EVOLT E-300 | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2005-01-10 | 2011-09-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 1.8" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 134 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 624g (1.38 lbs) | 126g (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $800 | $149 |