Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF1
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Announced October 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GF2
Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very similar but the 7010 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 7010 was unveiled 2 months earlier than the GF1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 7010 matches up against the GF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic GF1
7010 | GF1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus 7010
GF1 | 7010 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic GF1
7010 | GF1 | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | October 2009 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 has external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has specifications of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7010 versus the GF1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and GF1 is 94 and 85 respectively.
Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and GF1.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The 7010 includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder.
Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
Also called as | mju 7010 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2009-10-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 145 gr (0.32 pounds) | 385 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 513 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 380 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $200 | $400 |