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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
Panasonic FX90
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FX90

 7000 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus 7000

 FX90 7000 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FX90

 7000 FX90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

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

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography info
Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
56
has built in flash
long reach (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography features
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)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
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