Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH3
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 7000 was manufactured 12 months prior to the FH3 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 7000 matches up against the FH3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FH3
7000 | FH3 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus 7000
FH3 | 7000 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH3
7000 | FH3 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither features Touch display |
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 7000 compared to the FH3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and FH3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and FH3.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Also called as | mju 7000 | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.80 m | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 172g (0.38 lbs) | 165g (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $280 | $160 |