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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7010
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
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic ZS8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed 24 months prior to the ZS8 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 7010 grades versus the ZS8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic ZS8

 7010 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus 7010

 ZS8 7010 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic ZS8

 7010 ZS8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 7010 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 7010 versus the ZS8.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and ZS8 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and ZS8.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS8 to produce more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 7010
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography highlights
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (210g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7010 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
30
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (210g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also Known as mju 7010 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145g (0.32 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $275