Olympus FE-3010 vs Panasonic SZ8

Here is a extensive analysis of the Olympus FE-3010 and Panasonic SZ8, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FE-3010 (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FE-3010 was released 6 years prior to the SZ8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus FE-3010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FE-3010 grades vs the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-3010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus FE-3010 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-3010 comes with outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 108 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FE-3010 vs the SZ8.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FE-3010 and SZ8 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-3010 and SZ8.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FE-3010 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.