Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic S3

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was announced 24 months earlier than the S3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the 7000 grades against the S3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 7000 vs the S3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and S3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and S3.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic S3 to offer you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.