Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic XS1

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The 7010 was manufactured 4 years prior to the XS1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the 7010 scores vs the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7010 comes with outside 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) and the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic XS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 7010 against the XS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and XS1.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic XS1 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older 7010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.