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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was announced within a month of the FH1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the 7030 grades versus the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FH1

 7030 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus 7030

 FH1 7030 

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH1

 7030 FH1 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 has exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 7030 versus the FH1.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and FH1.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 7030 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography information
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging factors
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called mju 7030 Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lbs) 163 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $179 $150