Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH5
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 7030 was introduced 12 months earlier than the FH5 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the 7030 scores against the FH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FH5
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus 7030
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Revealed | January 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH5
7030 | FH5 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 features outer 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 FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 7030 compared to the FH5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and FH5 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and FH5.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH5 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Also Known as | mju 7030 | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 121g (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 | - | 260 images |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $179 | $169 |