Olympus 7000 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below, we are comparing the Olympus 7000 and Panasonic ZS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was introduced 4 years before the ZS20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the 7000 matches up against the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 has outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 7000 versus the ZS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 7000 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 7000 will be behind in sensor technology.