Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
- Also referred to as mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced May 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is pretty close but the 7000 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 7000 was revealed 4 months before the ZS1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the 7000 matches up vs the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic ZS1
7000 | ZS1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus 7000
ZS1 | 7000 |
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Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS1
7000 | ZS1 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | May 2009 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 7000 and the ZS1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and ZS1.
As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 7000 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus 7000 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also called | mju 7000 | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.80 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 172g (0.38 pounds) | 229g (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $280 | $0 |