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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(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
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was announced 3 years prior to the ZS7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 7000 scores vs the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Panasonic ZS7

 7000 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus 7000

 ZS7 7000 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009Newer by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS7

 7000 ZS7 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 features exterior dimensions 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 ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 7000 versus the ZS7.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and ZS7.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 7000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Panasonic ZS7
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
28
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography factors
56
built-in flash
very long zoom (260mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
63
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography features
32
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus Stylus 7000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called mju 7000 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172g (0.38 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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