Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ300

Lets look much closer at the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FZ300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 7 years prior to the FZ300 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the 7010 grades versus the FZ300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 features exterior 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 Panasonic FZ300 has specifications of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

See the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 7010 versus the FZ300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and FZ300 is 94 and 59 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and FZ300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged 7010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.