Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS12

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FS12, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 10 months after the FS12 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 8010 scores versus the FS12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 has external 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 FS12 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FS12 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 8010 vs the FS12.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and FS12 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and FS12.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus 8010 to result in greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern 8010 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.