Olympus 7010 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

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).

Look at the Olympus 7010 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.