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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7010
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FS12, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was introduced 4 months after the FS12 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 7010 grades against the FS12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic FS12

 7010 FS12 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus 7010

 FS12 7010 

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FS12

 7010 FS12 
ReleasedJuly 2009April 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FS12 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 vs the FS12.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and FS12 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and FS12.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you should always consider the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography information
Panasonic FS12 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography features
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FS12
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Also Known as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-04-17
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 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
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
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 145g (0.32 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $200 $228