Olympus 7010 vs Pentax RZ10

Its time to look closer at the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was launched 24 months earlier than the RZ10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 7010 grades versus the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 has physical measurements 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 Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 7010 versus Pentax RZ10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 7010 and the RZ10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 7010 and RZ10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.