Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS7

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was revealed 5 months before the ZS7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-10 grades against the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 features outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-10 versus the ZS7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and ZS7 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.