Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7030

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7030, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was brought out 14 months after the 7030 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-10 scores versus the 7030 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus Stylus 7030. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-10 offers outside measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 7030 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SZ-10 vs the 7030.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and 7030 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and 7030.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SZ-10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.