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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Olympus 8010

 SZ-10 8010 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2010More recent by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus SZ-10

 8010 SZ-10 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 8010

 SZ-10 8010 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography details
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
33
good MP (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (215g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Olympus 8010
65
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (245 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography information
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography information
40
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (215 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (245 grams)
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus SZ-10Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-08 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $300 $600