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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7010
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS20
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic ZS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was manufactured 3 years before the ZS15 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7010 scores versus the ZS15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic ZS15

 7010 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Olympus 7010

 ZS15 7010 
RevealedJune 2012July 2009Fresher by 35 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic ZS15

 7010 ZS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 features external 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 ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 7010 and the ZS15.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and ZS15 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The older 7010 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (208 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
lighter than others in class (208 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography highlights
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (208g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic ZS15
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also Known as mju 7010 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $279