Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ10

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic SZ10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was manufactured 6 years before the SZ10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 7010 matches up against the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 has exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 versus the SZ10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and SZ10.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.