Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 8010

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7000 vs Olympus 8010, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 7000 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the 8010 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the 7000 matches up against the 8010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 has got exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 7000 versus the 8010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and 8010 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and 8010.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus 8010 to give you more detail having an extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.