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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Other Name is mju 7000
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was introduced 6 months prior to the ZR1 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 7000 scores against the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic ZR1

 7000 ZR1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus 7000

 ZR1 7000 

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZR1

 7000 ZR1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009July 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 7000 versus the ZR1.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you might want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
very long reach (260mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
57
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography info
32
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Otherwise known as mju 7000 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 grams (0.38 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $280