Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ1000

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic FZ1000, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and FZ1000 (20MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The 7010 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the FZ1000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 7010 matches up vs the FZ1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 offers outside measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic FZ1000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 and the FZ1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and FZ1000 is 94 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and FZ1000.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 7010 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.