Olympus 7000 vs Sony QX10

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 7000 versus Sony QX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Lens-style by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was announced 5 years before the QX10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7000 matches up against the QX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7000 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 7000 versus Sony QX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 7000 and the QX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and QX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and QX10.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony QX10 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 7000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.