Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled 17 months before the ZS5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 7000 grades vs the ZS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 provides outer 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) while the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 7000 against the ZS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and ZS5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and ZS5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.