Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic SZ8

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic SZ8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 7010 scores against the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 has exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 7010 and the SZ8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and SZ8.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ8 to resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 7010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.