Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ150

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ150, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 8010 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the FZ150 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the 8010 matches up vs the FZ150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 provides external 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 FZ150 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 8010 against the FZ150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and FZ150 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and FZ150.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus 8010 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.