Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FS42

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FS42, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and FS42 (10MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and FS42 (1/2.5") possess different sensor size.

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The 8010 was introduced 10 months later than the FS42 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the 8010 matches up vs the FS42 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic FS42 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 comes with outside 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 FS42 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FS42 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 8010 against the FS42.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and FS42 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and FS42.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 8010 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 8010 will give you more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer 8010 provides an advantage in sensor technology.