Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS7

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus 5010 versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was launched 18 months before the ZS7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 5010 matches up against the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 5010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 5010 offers outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 5010 and the ZS7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 5010 and ZS7 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 5010 and ZS7.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 5010 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 5010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.