Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-1

Lets look more closely at the Olympus 7000 versus Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the 7000 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 7000 was announced 24 months before the XZ-1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7000 matches up vs the XZ-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 comes with 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) while the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 7000 against the XZ-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and XZ-1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7000 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus 7000 will deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.