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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 7030 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7030 was launched 12 months after the FX580 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 7030 grades against the FX580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic FX580

 7030 FX580 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2009More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus 7030

 FX580 7030 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FX580

 7030 FX580 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7030 features 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) and the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 7030 against the FX580.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7030 and FX580.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus 7030 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent 7030 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7030 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7030 Street photography details
Panasonic FX580 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography info
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging factors
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Panasonic FX580
 Olympus Stylus 7030Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also referred to as mju 7030 Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.70 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" 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 recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $179 $499