Canon S120 vs Olympus 7010

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon S120 and Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S120 (1/1.7") and 7010 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The S120 was brought out 4 years later than the 7010 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S120 grades versus the 7010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S120 & Olympus Stylus 7010. The entire galleries are available at Canon S120 Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S120 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S120 against the 7010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and 7010 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S120 and 7010.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The S120 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The more modern S120 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.