Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 8010

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 12 months after the 8010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-610UZ scores versus the 8010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-610UZ offers outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the 8010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and 8010 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and 8010.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to give you greater detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher SP-610UZ will have an advantage in sensor tech.