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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FS7 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is fairly similar but the 7000 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") possess different sensor sizing.

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The 7000 was launched within a month of the FS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 7000 grades vs the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FS7

 7000 FS7 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus 7000

 FS7 7000 

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FS7

 7000 FS7 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 has exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 7000 and the FS7.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and FS7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and FS7.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 7000 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus 7000 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography features
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
long zoom (260mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS7 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FS7
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Also called as mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-01-16
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 139 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $160