Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic ZS10

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8000 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was released 19 months earlier than the ZS10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 8000 scores vs the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 8000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8000 enjoys physical 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 8000 compared to the ZS10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 8000 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8000 and ZS10.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS10 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.