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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was launched 12 months before the FH27 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7030 scores against the FH27 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FH27

 7030 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus 7030

 FH27 7030 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 12 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH27

 7030 FH27 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 provides physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 7030 against the FH27.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and FH27.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7030 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
offers focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone support
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Otherwise known as mju 7030 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine VI
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 life - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $179 $229