Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FX90

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FX90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was revealed 19 months earlier than the FX90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 8010 matches up against the FX90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 has got 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 FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 8010 against the FX90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and FX90 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and FX90.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus 8010 to offer greater detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.