Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ100

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FZ100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled 18 months earlier than the FZ100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 7000 grades vs the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 has got exterior 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) and the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 7000 compared to the FZ100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and FZ100 is 94 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and FZ100.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older 7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.