Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS10

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus 7000 versus Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was released 24 months before the ZS10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 7000 matches up versus the ZS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 7000 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7000 against the ZS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and ZS10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be behind in sensor technology.