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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7010
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 3 years before the SZ1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 7010 grades versus the SZ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic SZ1

 7010 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Olympus 7010

 SZ1 7010 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic SZ1

 7010 SZ1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7010 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 7010 vs the SZ1.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and SZ1.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ1 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7010
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography features
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
70
lighter than average in class (131g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic SZ1
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Also called as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 131g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $200 $179