Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB700

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was manufactured 2 years later than the WB700 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XZ-10 matches up against the WB700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Samsung WB700. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-10 has outside 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 Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-10 vs Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the XZ-10 versus the WB700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and WB700.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB700 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.