Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H70

Following is a extended review of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was manufactured 2 years after the H70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the XZ-10 grades vs the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-10 enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony H70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the XZ-10 and the H70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and H70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony H70 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.