Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS20

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic ZS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 3 years earlier than the ZS20 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 7010 grades versus the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 features exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 7010 against the ZS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and ZS20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS20 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.