Nikon AW120 vs Olympus 7010

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus 7010, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and 7010 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was manufactured 4 years after the 7010 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the AW120 scores against the 7010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Olympus Stylus 7010. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus 7010 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Nikon AW120 versus Olympus 7010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the AW120 versus the 7010.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and 7010 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and 7010.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon AW120 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher AW120 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.