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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS12 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7030
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FS12, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was released 9 months after the FS12 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 7030 scores versus the FS12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FS12

 7030 FS12 
ReleasedJanuary 2010April 2009Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus 7030

 FS12 7030 

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FS12

 7030 FS12 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 provides physical 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) while the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 7030 and the FS12.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7030 and FS12.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus 7030 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer 7030 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Panasonic FS12
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography features
37
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FS12
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Other name mju 7030 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-07 2009-04-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.70 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $179 $228