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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
Panasonic FH3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FH3

 7000 FH3 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus 7000

 FH3 7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH3

 7000 FH3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and FH3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography information
Panasonic FH3 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7000
Sports photography with Panasonic FH3
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7000
Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
55
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
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