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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 5010
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic ZS8, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 5010 (14MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 5010 was announced 18 months earlier than the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the 5010 grades against the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Panasonic ZS8

 5010 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus 5010

 ZS8 5010 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic ZS8

 5010 ZS8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 5010 features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 5010 and Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 5010 versus the ZS8.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5010 and ZS8 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 5010 and ZS8.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged 5010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 5010 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 5010 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 5010
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS8
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than average (210 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
37
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 5010 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus 5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 5010 and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus Stylus 5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Otherwise known as mju 5010 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 210 grams (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 340 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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