Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced July 2011
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SZ-11 was introduced 18 months later than the 8010 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ-11 scores against the 8010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus 8010
SZ-11 | 8010 | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 18 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus SZ-11
8010 | SZ-11 |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus 8010
SZ-11 | 8010 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 has outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus 8010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-11 and the 8010.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and 8010 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and 8010.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SZ-11 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 |
Also Known as | - | mju Tough 8010 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-07-27 | 2010-02-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 1/4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 245g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 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 | 200 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $253 | $600 |