Olympus 7000 vs Samsung TL500

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus 7000 vs Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly similar but the 7000 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 7000 was released 18 months earlier than the TL500 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7000 scores vs the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7000 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 features physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Samsung TL500 has proportions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7000 vs Samsung TL500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7000 and the TL500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and TL500 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and TL500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 7000 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus 7000 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.