Olympus 7000 vs Sony QX100

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus 7000 versus Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Lens-style by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the 7000 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The 7000 was launched 5 years prior to the QX100 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 7000 scores against the QX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 7000 has got outer dimensions 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 Sony QX100 has specifications of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 7000 versus Sony QX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 7000 and the QX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and QX100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and QX100.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 7000 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony QX100 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.