Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 II (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 8010 was released 10 years earlier than the FZ1000 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 8010 scores against the FZ1000 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 II has sizing of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 8010 against the FZ1000 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and FZ1000 II is 92 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and FZ1000 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.