Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH6
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH6 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
- Launched January 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
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Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7000 was introduced 4 years earlier than the FH6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 7000 scores vs the FH6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FH6
| 7000 | FH6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus 7000
| FH6 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FH6
| 7000 | FH6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 7000 against the FH6.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and FH6.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 7000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
| Alternative name | mju 7000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.5-6.4 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 data 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 172 grams (0.38 lbs) | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - | 280 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $280 | $129 |