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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ300 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 7000
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic FZ300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was introduced 7 years before the FZ300 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 7000 grades against the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic FZ300

 7000 FZ300 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Olympus 7000

 FZ300 7000 
AnnouncedJuly 2015January 2009Fresher by 79 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FZ300

 7000 FZ300 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the 7000 versus the FZ300.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and FZ300 is 94 and 59 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and FZ300.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The older 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Panasonic FZ300
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7000
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (380 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7000
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
56
flash built-in
very long reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
better than average battery (380 shots)
weather proofing
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ300
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decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7000
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ300
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
62
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic FZ300
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Otherwise known as mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2015-07-16
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 grams (0.38 lbs) 691 grams (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 380 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $598