Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic TS20

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 3 years before the TS20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 7010 matches up versus the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 7010 compared to the TS20.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be behind in sensor innovation.