Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90 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
- Released January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched August 2011

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The 7000 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the FX90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 7000 matches up against the FX90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FX90
7000 | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus 7000
FX90 | 7000 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 32 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FX90
7000 | FX90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 7000 and the FX90.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and FX90.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files however you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Also called | mju 7000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2011-08-26 |
Physical type | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 5.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 gr (0.38 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $280 | $227 |