Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS45

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS45, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was revealed 7 years prior to the ZS45 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 7000 scores vs the ZS45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7000 against the ZS45.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and ZS45 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and ZS45.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS45 to show greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be behind in sensor tech.