Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 8010

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X20 versus Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and 8010 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was brought out 3 years after the 8010 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the 8010 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 has outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X20 versus Olympus 8010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the 8010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and 8010 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and 8010.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus 8010 will give greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.