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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic S1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and S1 (24MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The 8010 was introduced 10 years prior to the S1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 8010 scores versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic S1

 8010 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus 8010

 S1 8010 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2010More modern by 109 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic S1

 8010 S1 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the 8010 versus the S1.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and S1 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and S1.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 8010 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
85
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Panasonic S1
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (245g)
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery (380 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
64
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
59
weather proofing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
terrible battery (380 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
terrible battery (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-02 2019-02-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 1021 grams (2.25 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $600 $2,498