Olympus 7010 vs Sony W570

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 7010 vs Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was brought out 17 months before the W570 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 7010 matches up against the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7010 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 provides external 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) whilst the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 7010 versus the W570.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and W570.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W570 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged 7010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.