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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7010
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was introduced 4 years before the XZ-10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 7010 matches up versus the XZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus XZ-10

 7010 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus 7010

 XZ-10 7010 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Olympus XZ-10

 7010 XZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 offers external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check the Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 7010 and the XZ-10.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and XZ-10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and XZ-10.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older 7010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7010
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-10
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography information
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (221g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
53
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 7010
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
35
really wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (221 grams)
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus Stylus 7010Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Also called mju 7010 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145 grams (0.32 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $428