Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ7

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic SZ7, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the FE-3010 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was introduced 4 years prior to the SZ7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FE-3010 grades versus the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-3010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-3010 enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus FE-3010 versus Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FE-3010 vs the SZ7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-3010 and SZ7 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-3010 and SZ7.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ7 to offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FE-3010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.