Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LS5

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic LS5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was unveiled 17 months prior to the LS5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 8010 matches up vs the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 8010 vs the LS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and LS5 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and LS5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to provide greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.