Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH7

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was released 18 months later than the FH7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the XZ-10 matches up versus the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 versus the FH7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and FH7 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and FH7.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH7 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.