Olympus 7010 vs Pentax XG-1

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 7010 and Pentax XG-1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and XG-1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was launched 6 years earlier than the XG-1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 7010 scores versus the XG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Pentax XG-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 provides 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) while the Pentax XG-1 has specifications of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7010 versus the XG-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and XG-1 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and XG-1.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax XG-1 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.