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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ150 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7010
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched April 2012
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ150, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was brought out 3 years earlier than the FZ150 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 7010 grades versus the FZ150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic FZ150

 7010 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus 7010

 FZ150 7010 
LaunchedApril 2012July 2009More recent by 33 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FZ150

 7010 FZ150 
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 enjoys external measurements 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 FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 7010 against the FZ150.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and FZ150 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and FZ150.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of images however you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older 7010 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
you can focus manually
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
better than average battery pack (410 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
32
quite 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")
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7010
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
62
reasonably wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (528g)
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FZ150
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Alternate name mju 7010 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2012-04-11
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lbs) 528 grams (1.16 lbs)
Physical 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 rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $200 $499