Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 8010

Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was released 13 months later than the 8010 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the 8010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-10 has got external measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-10 and the 8010.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-10 and 8010 is 90 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and 8010.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-10 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ-10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.