Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic TS10

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic TS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was revealed 6 months earlier than the TS10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 8000 scores against the TS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The full galleries are available at Olympus 8000 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8000 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8000 vs the TS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and TS10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and TS10.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.