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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FP7 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7000
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FP7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was announced 24 months before the FP7 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 7000 matches up versus the FP7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FP7

 7000 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus 7000

 FP7 7000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FP7

 7000 FP7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 enjoys exterior 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 FP7 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FP7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 7000 and the FP7.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and FP7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and FP7.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older 7000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7000
Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery (240 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
long reach (260mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
good battery (240 shots)
offers focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
41
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
29
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (147g)
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Also Known as mju 7000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172g (0.38 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Battery life - 240 photographs
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 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $227