Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7000
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Also referred to as mju 7000

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7000 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus 7000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SZ-10 was unveiled 2 years after the 7000 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-10 grades against the 7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Olympus Stylus 7000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus 7000
SZ-10 | 7000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 26 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus SZ-10
7000 | SZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 7000
SZ-10 | 7000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 has exterior measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus 7000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 and the 7000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and 7000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and 7000.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-10 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher SZ-10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
Alternative name | - | mju 7000 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 50 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 4.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) | 172 gr (0.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" 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 life | 220 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $300 | $280 |