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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
50
Features
73
Overall
59

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX100 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX100 II
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic LX100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is very comparable but the 8010 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 8010 was manufactured 5 years before the LX100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the 8010 matches up against the LX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic LX100

 8010 LX100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Olympus 8010

 LX100 8010 
IntroducedSeptember 2014February 2010Newer by 56 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic LX100

 8010 LX100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 enjoys physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic LX100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 8010 versus the LX100.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and LX100 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and LX100.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The 8010 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography details
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decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
70
has manual focus
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
76
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
66
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Travel photography highlights
64
environment proofing
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (245g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
75
has focus by touch
megapixel count good (13MP)
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography information
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
73
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic LX100
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Also called as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2014-09-15
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4112 x 3088
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 393g (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 553
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Type of battery - 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 (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $800