Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH7
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is mju 7030
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Released September 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 7030 was revealed 20 months prior to the FH7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 7030 scores against the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FH7
7030 | FH7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus 7030
FH7 | 7030 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 20 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FH7
7030 | FH7 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7030 compared to the FH7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7030 and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and FH7.
Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Otherwise known as | mju 7030 | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2011-09-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III | Venus Engine IV |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 260 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $179 | $149 |