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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7000
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was released 12 months prior to the FH1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 7000 grades against the FH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FH1

 7000 FH1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus 7000

 FH1 7000 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH1

 7000 FH1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 provides external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 7000 against the FH1.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and FH1.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7000
Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
55
built-in flash
long reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7000
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as mju 7000 Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 172 gr (0.38 lbs) 163 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $150