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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was launched 24 months prior to the FH6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 7030 matches up against the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FH6

 7030 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus 7030

 FH6 7030 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 24 months

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH6

 7030 FH6 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7030 and the FH6.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7030 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and FH6.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged 7030 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography details
Panasonic FH6 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7030
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 shots)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
good battery (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than competition (119g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Alternative name mju 7030 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 shots
Type of battery - 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 price $179 $129