Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FS7

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

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.

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

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.