Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-1

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the 7010 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") boast different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 7010 was introduced 18 months prior to the XZ-1 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 7010 scores against the XZ-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 offers outer 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-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 7010 compared to the XZ-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and XZ-1 is 94 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and XZ-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7010 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Olympus 7010 will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 7010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.