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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7030
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was released 12 months before the FH2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7030 matches up versus the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FH2

 7030 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus 7030

 FH2 7030 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH2

 7030 FH2 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 7030 compared to the FH2.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and FH2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged 7030 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (121g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
great battery life (270 shots)
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography details
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
great battery life (270 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7030
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competitors (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH2
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as mju 7030 Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
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, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 270 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $179 $149