Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic L10

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic L10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is very similar but the 7000 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The 7000 was introduced 13 months later than the L10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7000 matches up vs the L10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 provides outside 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) and the Panasonic L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 7000 against the L10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and L10 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and L10.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 7000 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus 7000 will offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer 7000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.