Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7010

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 7010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was announced 19 months after the 7010 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-10 grades versus the 7010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus Stylus 7010. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 has outer dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 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).

See the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 7010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 versus the 7010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and 7010 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and 7010.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-10 to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SZ-10 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.