Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ100

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic FZ100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was brought out 12 months prior to the FZ100 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 7010 scores versus the FZ100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 has external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 compared to the FZ100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and FZ100 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and FZ100.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ100 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.