Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH10

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was launched 5 years earlier than the FH10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 7000 grades versus the FH10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 7000 and the FH10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and FH10 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and FH10.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 7000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.