Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH20

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was launched 5 months prior to the FH20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 7010 grades against the FH20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 comes with outside measurements 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 Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic FH20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 7010 and the FH20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and FH20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH20 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.