Olympus 7010 vs Sony H20

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 7010 versus Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 3 months later than the H20 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 7010 grades against the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 7010 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 7010 compared to the H20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and H20 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and H20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 7010 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.