Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic GH2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic GH2, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the GH2 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the 8010 (1/2.3") and GH2 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 8010 was released 13 months before the GH2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 8010 scores against the GH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Panasonic GH2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic GH2 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic GH2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 8010 versus the GH2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and GH2 is 92 and 70 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and GH2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GH2 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.