Olympus SP-100 vs Olympus 8010

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and 8010 (13MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was revealed 4 years later than the 8010 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-100 matches up versus the 8010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. The full galleries are available at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Olympus 8010 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 has outside measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") along with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has sizing of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SP-100 and Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SP-100 vs the 8010.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and 8010 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and 8010.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to deliver more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SP-100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.