Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus 8010

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.

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.

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.

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.