Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic LZ20

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic LZ20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 4 years earlier than the LZ20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 7010 scores versus the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 features exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 7010 versus the LZ20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and LZ20 is 94 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and LZ20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ20 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.