Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH27
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 7000 was launched 24 months prior to the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the 7000 scores versus the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FH27
| 7000 | FH27 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus 7000
| FH27 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH27
| 7000 | FH27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 has got external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 7000 versus the FH27.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and FH27.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
| Also called | mju 7000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine VI |
| 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 | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 5.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 172 gr (0.38 lbs) | 152 gr (0.34 lbs) |
| 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 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $280 | $229 |