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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled 24 months before the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 7000 grades against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic S1

 7000 S1 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus 7000

 S1 7000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic S1

 7000 S1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 enjoys exterior 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 S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 7000 vs the S1.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and S1.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Panasonic S1
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition (117 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7000
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Also called mju 7000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 gr (0.38 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 images
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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $269