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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7010
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic ZS1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the 7010 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 7010 was launched 3 months later than the ZS1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 7010 matches up versus the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic ZS1

 7010 ZS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus 7010

 ZS1 7010 

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic ZS1

 7010 ZS1 
IntroducedJuly 2009May 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 offers physical 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 ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic ZS1 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 dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 7010 and the ZS1.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and ZS1 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and ZS1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 7010 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus 7010 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography info
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging factors
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (229 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic ZS1
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called as mju 7010 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lbs) 229 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $200 $0