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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX700 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
  • Also Known as mju 7010
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 12 months prior to the FX700 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 7010 scores against the FX700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic FX700

 7010 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus 7010

 FX700 7010 
LaunchedJuly 2010July 2009More modern by 12 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FX700

 7010 FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 offers physical dimensions 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 FX700 has proportions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 7010 and the FX700.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and FX700.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography details
Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7010
Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography highlights
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FX700
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Also called as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $399