Olympus 1 vs Olympus 8010

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 1 versus Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is fairly close but the 1 (1/1.7") and 8010 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was introduced 3 years later than the 8010 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1 grades versus the 8010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 1 has physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 1 versus Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 vs the 8010.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and 8010 is 79 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and 8010.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 8010 will provide you with more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.