Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 8010

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is pretty close but the EX-100 (1/1.7") and 8010 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The EX-100 was announced 4 years later than the 8010 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-100 matches up against the 8010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-100 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-100 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-100 has outside dimensions of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-100 compared to the 8010.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and 8010 is 83 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-100 and 8010.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus 8010 will result in more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent EX-100 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.