Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 7000

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus Stylus 7000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.