Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FZ70

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FZ70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 5 years before the FZ70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 7010 matches up vs the FZ70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 offers exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FZ70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 7010 against the FZ70.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and FZ70 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and FZ70.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ70 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.