Clicky

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 7010

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Announced January 2005
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-300
  • Renewed by Olympus E-330
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 7010 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Olympus E-300 and Olympus 7010, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and 7010 (12MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and 7010 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The E-300 was introduced 5 years earlier than the 7010 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-300 matches up versus the 7010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Olympus 7010

 E-300 7010 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus E-300

 7010 E-300 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2005Fresher by 55 months
Screen size2.7"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution230k134kClearer screen (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Olympus 7010

 E-300 7010 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-300 enjoys outer measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") along with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-300 and Olympus 7010 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-300 versus the 7010.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and 7010 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-300 and 7010.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-300 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus 7010 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-300
Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
48
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (8MP)
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 Street photography factors
Olympus 7010 Street photography factors
51
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Olympus E-300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 7010 Sports photography highlights
37
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8 megapixels)
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography details
Olympus 7010 Travel photography details
45
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (8 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7010 Landscape photography factors
43
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
low max ISO (400)
does not have Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 Vlogging features
Olympus 7010 Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Olympus 7010
 Olympus E-300Olympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-300 Olympus Stylus 7010
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-300 mju 7010
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2005-01-10 2009-07-22
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 134k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 624 grams (1.38 lbs) 145 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $800 $200