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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic G3 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G2
  • Later Model is Panasonic G5
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic G3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the G3 (16MP) is very well matched but the 8010 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 8010 was launched 17 months before the G3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 8010 matches up versus the G3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic G3

 8010 G3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Olympus 8010

 G3 8010 
IntroducedJuly 2011February 2010Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic G3

 8010 G3 

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has specifications of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic G3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 and the G3.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and G3 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and G3.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic G3 will give more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography factors
27
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography info
Panasonic G3 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (245 grams)
75
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G3 Sports photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
46
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proofing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (245g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
has touch to focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Panasonic G3
39
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
62
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging features
Panasonic G3 Vlogging features
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average in class (245g)
70
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic G3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Also called mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-07-11
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 11.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 lb) 336 grams (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 667
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $500