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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7000
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was revealed 12 months earlier than the TS2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7000 matches up against the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic TS2

 7000 TS2 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus 7000

 TS2 7000 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic TS2

 7000 TS2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. 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 TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 7000 vs the TS2.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and TS2.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS2 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography details
Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7000
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7000
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
55
has built in flash
very long reach (260mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
67
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography information
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pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7000
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as mju 7000 Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-07 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 grams (0.38 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $280 $350