Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX700
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX700 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
- Launched January 2009
- Other Name is mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2010
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Below is a detailed review of the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7000 was introduced 18 months before the FX700 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 7000 matches up against the FX700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FX700
| 7000 | FX700 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus 7000
| FX700 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FX700
| 7000 | FX700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 provides exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 7000 and the FX700.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and FX700.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FX700 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
| Otherwise known as | mju 7000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.2-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.80 m | 7.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 172g (0.38 lb) | 176g (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $280 | $399 |