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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
27 Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was unveiled at a similar time to the FH3 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 7030 matches up against the FH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FH3

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus 7030

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH3

		

		

			
 7030 FH3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7030 features external 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) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 7030 compared to the FH3.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and FH3.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images although you need to factor the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
28
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
28
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
39
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 7030 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography features
65
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
37
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 small screen (2.7")
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
37
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 7030 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
29
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
 lack of external mic support
29
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as mju 7030 Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 16:9 and  4:3 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.70 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $179 $160