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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7000
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was revealed around the same time to the FX580 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7000 matches up versus the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FX580

 7000 FX580 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus 7000

 FX580 7000 

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FX580

 7000 FX580 
ReleasedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7000 versus the FX580.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and FX580.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you need to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography info
56
has built in flash
very long reach (260mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FX580
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called as mju 7000 Lumix DMC-FX550
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 gr (0.38 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $280 $499