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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was released 5 years before the XZ-10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the 7000 matches up against the XZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus XZ-10

 7000 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus 7000

 XZ-10 7000 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus XZ-10

 7000 XZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 features exterior dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 7000 and the XZ-10.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and XZ-10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and XZ-10.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
manual focus
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
great zoom (260mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7000
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
32
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
53
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging info
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
35
relatively wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Also referred to as mju 7000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-07 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-260mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 172 gr (0.38 lbs) 221 gr (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $280 $428