• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 37.00mm - 260.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 500.00mm (35mm eq.)

Buy From

Differences

Olympus 1020 advantages over Nikon S7000

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Nikon S7000 advantages over Olympus 1020

  • Less expensive
    $280 vs $350 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    500 mm vs 260 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Newer
    10 years vs 17 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 37 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

User reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Olympus Stylus 1010

Olympus 1020
Olympus Stylus 1010
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
Nikon S7000
Olympus Stylus 1010
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Pentax W60

Olympus 1020
Pentax W60
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Wider angle lens
Nikon S7000
Pentax W60
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus

Compared to Olympus 7000

Olympus 1020
Olympus 7000
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $195
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
Nikon S7000
Olympus 7000
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $195
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Panasonic ZS30

Olympus 1020
Panasonic ZS30
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Nikon S7000
Panasonic ZS30
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Olympus 1020
Panasonic ZS25
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Lighter weight
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach
Nikon S7000
Panasonic ZS25
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 60p video
Compare Other Cameras?