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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(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
Olympus 8010
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus 8010

 SZ-11 8010 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus SZ-11

 8010 SZ-11 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus 8010

 SZ-11 8010 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and 8010 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good resolution (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 8010 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than average (226g)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proofing
good resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (245 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging factors
Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (245 grams)
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus SZ-11Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
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