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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FP7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the FP7 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 7010 grades against the FP7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic FP7

 7010 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Olympus 7010

 FP7 7010 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FP7

 7010 FP7 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 7010 and the FP7.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and FP7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and FP7.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (240 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7010
Travel photography with Panasonic FP7
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
good battery life (240 shots)
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (147g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
41
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (240 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging advice
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
29
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition (147g)
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FP7
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Also called mju 7010 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.90 m
Flash options 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Battery life - 240 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $227