Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic SZ3

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was announced 5 years before the SZ3 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7000 grades versus the SZ3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7000 compared to the SZ3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7000 and SZ3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ3 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.