Olympus 7010 vs Sony RX10 II

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus 7010 versus Sony RX10 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and RX10 II (20MP) and the 7010 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") possess different sensor measurements.

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The 7010 was revealed 6 years before the RX10 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 7010 matches up against the RX10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The full galleries are available at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7010 versus Sony RX10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 7010 against the RX10 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and RX10 II is 94 and 58 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and RX10 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 7010 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony RX10 II will deliver greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.