Nikon L610 vs Olympus 8010

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon L610 and Olympus 8010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was introduced 2 years later than the 8010 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L610 scores against the 8010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 enjoys external measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L610 vs the 8010.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and 8010 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and 8010.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L610 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern L610 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.