Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20 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 Known as mju 7000
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic ZS20
7000 | ZS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus 7000
ZS20 | 7000 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | January 2009 | More modern by 40 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS20
7000 | ZS20 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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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 |