Casio EX-10 vs Olympus 7010

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-10 and Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is relatively similar but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and 7010 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was released 4 years after the 7010 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-10 scores versus the 7010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-10 and Olympus Stylus 7010. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-10 Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-10 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-10 and Olympus 7010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-10 compared to the 7010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and 7010 is 83 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-10 and 7010.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The EX-10 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The newer EX-10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.