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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Other Name is mju 7000
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was brought out within a month of the FX48 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 7000 scores against the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FX48

 7000 FX48 
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus 7000

 FX48 7000 

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FX48

 7000 FX48 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 7000 versus the FX48.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and FX48.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of files however you might want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
very long zoom (260mm)
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography features
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called mju 7000 Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-07 2009-01-27
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 172g (0.38 lbs) 150g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $325