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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
50
Features
57
Overall
52

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GH1 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
  • Additionally Known as mju 7010
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH2
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic GH1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the 7010 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor measurements.

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The 7010 was manufactured around the same time to the GH1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 7010 grades versus the GH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic GH1

 7010 GH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus 7010

 GH1 7010 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic GH1

 7010 GH1 
RevealedJuly 2009July 2009Similar age
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic GH1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 7010 and the GH1.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and GH1 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and GH1.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The 7010 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging features
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
72
selfie friendly display
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic GH1
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Also called as mju 7010 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-07-10
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 273.5mm²
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 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 385g (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 772
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $949