Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 8000

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 8000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was manufactured 20 months later than the 8000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-10 scores against the 8000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 & Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery & Olympus 8000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus 8000 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 against the 8000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and 8000 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-10 and 8000.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-10 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SZ-10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.