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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs

Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7000
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the RZ10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 7000 grades versus the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Pentax RZ10

 7000 RZ10 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Olympus 7000

 RZ10 7000 
RevealedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Pentax RZ10

 7000 RZ10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 offers external 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) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 7000 and the RZ10.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and RZ10.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax RZ10 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older 7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7000 Street photography features
Pentax RZ10 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7000 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax RZ10 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (178 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7000 Travel photography factors
Pentax RZ10 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
great zoom (260mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
environment proof
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (178 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7000 Landscape photography details
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography details
32
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
43
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proof
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (178 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7000 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus 7000 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7000 and Pentax RZ10
 Olympus Stylus 7000Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 7000 Pentax Optio RZ10
Otherwise known as mju 7000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 172g (0.38 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 178 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $280 $200