Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic GF1
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2009
- Other Name is mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Announced October 2009
- Renewed by Panasonic GF2
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic GF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very close but the 7000 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 7000 was released 9 months before the GF1 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 7000 scores versus the GF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic GF1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic GF1
7000 | GF1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus 7000
GF1 | 7000 | |||
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Announced | October 2009 | January 2009 | More recent by 9 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic GF1
7000 | GF1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 has got physical dimensions 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 GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
See the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 7000 compared to the GF1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and GF1 is 94 and 85 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and GF1.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The 7000 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The older 7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
Also called | mju 7000 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2009-10-14 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | - |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 172 grams (0.38 lbs) | 385 grams (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 513 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $280 | $400 |