Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LF1
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic LF1
7000 | LF1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Olympus 7000
LF1 | 7000 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | January 2009 | Newer by 59 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic LF1
7000 | LF1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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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 |