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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Also Known as mju 7010
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was brought out 18 months prior to the FX78 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 7010 matches up vs the FX78 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic FX78

 7010 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus 7010

 FX78 7010 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FX78

 7010 FX78 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 7010 and the FX78.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and FX78 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and FX78.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of images however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX78
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography details
Panasonic FX78 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
pretty wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging info
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also Known as mju 7010 Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.32 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 200 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 One One
Cost at release $200 $210