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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7010
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was unveiled 17 months before the FH25 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 7010 grades versus the FH25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic FH25

 7010 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus 7010

 FH25 7010 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FH25

 7010 FH25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 7010 versus the FH25.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and FH25.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
65
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Alternate name mju 7010 Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine VI
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
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, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $180