Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FS12

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FS12, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was introduced 4 months after the FS12 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 7010 grades against the FS12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 enjoys outer 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 FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 vs the FS12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and FS12 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and FS12.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you should always consider the age of the products into consideration.