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).

Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus 8010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.