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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7030
Panasonic FH5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FH5

 7030 FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus 7030

 FH5 7030 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH5

 7030 FH5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and FH5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7030
Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
65
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
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