Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FP7
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FP7 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
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 7000
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FP7
| 7000 | FP7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus 7000
| FP7 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Display size | 3.5" |  | 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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.
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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and FP7 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic 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 |
