Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ7

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was brought out 3 years prior to the SZ7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 7010 matches up versus the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 7010 compared to the SZ7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and SZ7.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.