Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH2

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was announced 24 months before the FH2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 7000 grades vs the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7000 vs the FH2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and FH2.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.