Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF1

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic GF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is very similar but the 7010 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 7010 was unveiled 2 months earlier than the GF1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 7010 matches up against the GF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 has external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has specifications of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7010 versus the GF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and GF1 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and GF1.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The 7010 includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder.