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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LF1 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
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the 7000 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 7000 was launched 5 years before the LF1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 7000 matches up vs the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic LF1

 7000 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Olympus 7000

 LF1 7000 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2009Newer by 59 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic LF1

 7000 LF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 has got outside 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 LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic LF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 7000 vs the LF1.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and LF1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 7000 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography details
Panasonic LF1 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7000
Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography advice
55
built-in flash
long zoom (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography details
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
36
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic LF1
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Also Known as mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
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 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.80 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 gr (0.38 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $500