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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is mju 7010
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic FZ100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was brought out 12 months prior to the FZ100 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7010 scores versus the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic FZ100

 7010 FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Olympus 7010

 FZ100 7010 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2009Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FZ100

 7010 FZ100 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 has external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 compared to the FZ100.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and FZ100 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and FZ100.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ100 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7010
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ100
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
59
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (540 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography features
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging features
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
64
fairly wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (540g)
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FZ100
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Also called mju 7010 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 540 gr (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $500