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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FZ200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was launched 4 years before the FZ200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7000 matches up against the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FZ200

 7000 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus 7000

 FZ200 7000 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2009Fresher by 42 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FZ200

 7000 FZ200 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 features external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 7000 compared to the FZ200.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and FZ200 is 94 and 65 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and FZ200.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (540 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
very long reach (260mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
great battery life (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (588 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography highlights
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
48
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (540 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
63
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (588g)
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Other name mju 7000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-07 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000 secs
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 grams (0.38 pounds) 588 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $280 $499