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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7000
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was launched 24 months prior to the FH5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 7000 matches up against the FH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FH5

 7000 FH5 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus 7000

 FH5 7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH5

 7000 FH5 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7000 versus the FH5.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and FH5.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography details
55
built-in flash
very long reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
has touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7000
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as mju 7000 Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 grams (0.38 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 shots
Battery type - 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 One One
Retail price $280 $169