Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S1R

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.

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).

Compare the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic S1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.