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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was unveiled 3 years prior to the S2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 7010 matches up vs the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic S2

 7010 S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Olympus 7010

 S2 7010 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic S2

 7010 S2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 has got external measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 7010 vs the S2.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and S2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and S2.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic S2 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography information
Panasonic S2 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (112 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
great battery (280 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 7010
Travel photography with Panasonic S2
57
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
great battery (280 per charge)
lighter than average in class (112g)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography advice
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
great battery (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S2 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (112 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic S2
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Also referred to as mju 7010 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 112g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $109