Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic XS1
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic XS1 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
- Launched January 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 7000 was announced 5 years before the XS1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 7000 grades versus the XS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic XS1
| 7000 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus 7000
| XS1 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic XS1
| 7000 | XS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 7000 compared to the XS1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and XS1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic XS1 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
| Also called as | mju 7000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 4.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 172 gr (0.38 lb) | 103 gr (0.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
| 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 | ||
| Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $280 | $130 |
