Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS10

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was manufactured 6 months before the TS10 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 7010 matches up versus the TS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 features outer 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 TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 7010 compared to the TS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and TS10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and TS10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively.