Olympus 7010 vs Samsung HZ10W

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus 7010 versus Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 3 months after the HZ10W and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 7010 grades against the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 enjoys 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 Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Olympus 7010 versus Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 against the HZ10W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and HZ10W is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and HZ10W.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus 7010 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.