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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

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

 7030 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus 7030

 FH3 7030 

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
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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