Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS7
Portability
79 Imaging
38 Features
65 Overall
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79 Imaging
38 Features
65 Overall
48
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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91 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Released November 2013
- Replacement is Olympus 1s
Panasonic ZS7
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(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
- Launched July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Updated by Panasonic ZS8
Photography Glossary Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and ZS7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
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Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1 scores against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic ZS7
| 1 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2013 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 29 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus 1
| ZS7 | 1 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic ZS7
| 1 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 vs the ZS7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and ZS7 is 79 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 and ZS7.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 1 includes the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The newer 1 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus 1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Olympus 1 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Olympus 1 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography information
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (410 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Olympus 1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
better than average battery life (410 per charge)
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lighter than others (218 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Olympus 1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Olympus 1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging information
relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-11-25 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VI | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 402 gr (0.89 lb) | 218 gr (0.48 lb) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 51 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 179 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $700 | $350 |
