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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
72
Overall
60

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX10 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
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Introduced September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX7
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic LX10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 8010 was launched 7 years prior to the LX10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 8010 matches up versus the LX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic LX10

 8010 LX10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Olympus 8010

 LX10 8010 
IntroducedSeptember 2016February 2010Fresher by 80 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic LX10

 8010 LX10 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 enjoys physical measurements 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 LX10 has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic LX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 against the LX10.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and LX10 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and LX10.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 8010 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic LX10 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography information
Panasonic LX10 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
Panasonic LX10 Sports photography details
42
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
low battery life (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Panasonic LX10
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weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (245 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
75
lighter than competition (310g)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
low battery life (260 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography info
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging info
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (245g)
38
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (310g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic LX10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also called mju Tough 8010 Lumix DMC-LX15
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2016-09-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 125
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.4-2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MP4, H.264, AAC
Microphone 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) 310g (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 20
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery life - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $600 $700