Olympus 1s vs Olympus 8010

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus 1s vs Olympus 8010, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is pretty similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and 8010 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1s was brought out 5 years later than the 8010 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 1s grades versus the 8010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s & Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 1s Gallery & Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1s features external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1s versus the 8010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and 8010 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and 8010.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1s featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 8010 will offer greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 1s will have an edge in sensor tech.