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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7000
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FH10

 7000 FH10 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus 7000

 FH10 7000 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2009More recent by 48 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH10

 7000 FH10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

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

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Panasonic FH10
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
great reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
31
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Also called mju 7000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 gr (0.38 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $110