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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 7010
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus 7010 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the 7010 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The 7010 was released 4 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 7010 scores against the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 7010 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus 7010

 XZ-2 iHS 7010 
AnnouncedDecember 2012July 2009More modern by 41 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 7010 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7010 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The 7010 has the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (340 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
good battery life (340 CIPA)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (346g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (340 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
36
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (346g)
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Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 7010Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Also referred to as mju 7010 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 346g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B Li-90B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $450