Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic ZS7

Let's look more closely at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was revealed 19 months later than the ZS7 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 has exterior measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the XZ-10 and the ZS7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and ZS7.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern XZ-10 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.