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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic S1R, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and S1R (47MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 8010 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the S1R and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 8010 grades versus the S1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic S1R

 8010 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus 8010

 S1R 8010 
RevealedFebruary 2019February 2010More recent by 109 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic S1R

 8010 S1R 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 8010 against the S1R.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and S1R is 92 and 54 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and S1R.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 8010 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will render greater detail having an extra 34MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (13MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
87
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
high sensor resolution (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography details
Panasonic S1R Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (245g)
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1R Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proof
bad battery (360 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1R Travel photography advice
64
environment sealing
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (245 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
high sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
bad battery (360 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (13MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
bad battery (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (245 grams)
32
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,020 grams)
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Also called mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-02-02 2019-02-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lbs) 1020 gr (2.25 lbs)
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 rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life - 360 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots Single 2
Cost at launch $600 $3,698