Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung SL720

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung SL720, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was released 3 years later than the SL720 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the XZ-10 grades versus the SL720 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Samsung SL720. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus XZ-10 and Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-10 vs the SL720.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and SL720 is 91 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and SL720.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer XZ-10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.