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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7010
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was manufactured 4 years prior to the SZ3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 7010 scores vs the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic SZ3

 7010 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Olympus 7010

 SZ3 7010 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic SZ3

 7010 SZ3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 7010 and the SZ3.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and SZ3.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic SZ3 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography advice
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography advice
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than average (126g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
39
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic SZ3
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Also called mju 7010 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 4.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 gr (0.32 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $150