Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH5

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

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).

See the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.