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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7010
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the FH1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 7010 matches up against the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic FH1

 7010 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus 7010

 FH1 7010 

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FH1

 7010 FH1 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 7010 against the FH1.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging information
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called as mju 7010 Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 163g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $200 $150