Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS25

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS25, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 13 months later than the FS25 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 8010 scores versus the FS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 8010 and the FS25.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and FS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and FS25.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus 8010 to offer greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent 8010 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.