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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was brought out 24 months prior to the FH25 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7000 scores versus the FH25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FH25

 7000 FH25 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus 7000

 FH25 7000 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH25

 7000 FH25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 provides exterior 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 FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 7000 and the FH25.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and FH25.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH25 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography information
Panasonic FH25 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
very long reach (260mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
32
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called as mju 7000 Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB 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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.38 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $280 $180