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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is mju 7000
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 7000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was introduced 2 years later than the 7000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-11 grades against the 7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus 7000

 SZ-11 7000 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus SZ-11

 7000 SZ-11 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus 7000

 SZ-11 7000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 has physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 7000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-11 and the 7000.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-11 and 7000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-11 and 7000.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-11 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SZ-11 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography features
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography features
33
good resolution (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography features
Olympus 7000 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Sports photography highlights
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography features
Olympus 7000 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competition (226g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
long zoom (260mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography highlights
40
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
Olympus 7000 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus 7000
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-11 Olympus Stylus 7000
Alternate name - mju 7000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-27 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 172 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $253 $280