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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
  • New Model is Panasonic GX8
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic GX7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is very comparable but the 8010 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 8010 was launched 4 years earlier than the GX7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 8010 matches up against the GX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic GX7

 8010 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus 8010

 GX7 8010 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2010Newer by 45 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic GX7

 8010 GX7 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic GX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 8010 and the GX7.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and GX7 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and GX7.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will show more detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography advice
27
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (245 grams)
82
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography features
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography advice
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weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (245 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
provides focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (245g)
34
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic GX7
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2013-11-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 402g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 718
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $1,000