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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Also Known as mju 7000
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was introduced 4 years before the ZS20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the 7000 matches up against the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic ZS20

 7000 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus 7000

 ZS20 7000 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2009More modern by 40 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS20

 7000 ZS20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 has outside measurements 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 ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 7000 versus the ZS20.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography details
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography details
55
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
has focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography info
32
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (260 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as mju 7000 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 gr (0.38 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
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 1 1
Retail price $280 $349