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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic ZS5

 7000 ZS5 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus 7000

 ZS5 7000 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS5

 7000 ZS5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

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

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (214g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
great reach (260mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography highlights
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS5
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also Known as mju 7000 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-07 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172g (0.38 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $300