Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ100
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Renewed by Panasonic FZ200
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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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FZ100
| 7000 | FZ100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus 7000
| FZ100 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FZ100
| 7000 | FZ100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison
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).
Contrast the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FZ100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 |
| Also called as | mju 7000 | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2009-01-07 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 11.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 9.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 172g (0.38 pounds) | 540g (1.19 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $280 | $500 |
