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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-1 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7000
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus XZ-1

 7000 XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Olympus 7000

 XZ-1 7000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution614k230kCrisper screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus XZ-1

 7000 XZ-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

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).

See the Olympus 7000 versus Olympus XZ-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

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

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7000
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-1
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
has manual focus
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7000
Street photography with Olympus XZ-1
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 Sports photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
great battery (320 CIPA)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
long zoom (260mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
great battery (320 per charge)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (275 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography advice
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (320 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition (275 grams)
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus Stylus 7000Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Olympus XZ-1
Also Known as mju 7000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-07 2011-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3664 x 2752
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172 grams (0.38 lb) 275 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 34
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $280 $567