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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7000
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FZ28, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was introduced within a month of the FZ28 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7000 grades vs the FZ28 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FZ28

 7000 FZ28 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Olympus 7000

 FZ28 7000 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FZ28

 7000 FZ28 
IntroducedJanuary 2009January 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 comes with outside 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 FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 7000 versus the FZ28.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and FZ28 is 94 and 72 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and FZ28.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 7000 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
manual focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography information
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography information
56
flash built-in
very long reach (260mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
40
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
24
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FZ28
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Also Known as mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-01-15
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 grams (0.38 pounds) 417 grams (0.92 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $599