Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic ZS5
7000 | ZS5 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus 7000
ZS5 | 7000 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 17 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS5
7000 | ZS5 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
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.
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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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 |