Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus 7010

Lets look closer at the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus 7010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was introduced 2 years later than the 7010 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SZ-12 scores against the 7010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Olympus Stylus 7010. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus 7010 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-12 against the 7010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and 7010 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-12 and 7010.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-12 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SZ-12 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.