Olympus 7010 vs Sony W560

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus 7010 versus Sony W560, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was launched 17 months before the W560 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 7010 matches up against the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Sony W560 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 features outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony W560 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7010 versus Sony W560 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 against the W560.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 7010 and W560 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7010 and W560.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W560 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.