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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LZ20 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
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic LZ20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was revealed 3 years before the LZ20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 8010 matches up against the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic LZ20

 8010 LZ20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Olympus 8010

 LZ20 8010 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2010Fresher by 29 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic LZ20

 8010 LZ20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 8010 and the LZ20.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and LZ20 is 92 and 71 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and LZ20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LZ20 to provide greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older 8010 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competitors (245g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography information
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environment sealing
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (245g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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great battery power (380 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (13MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging info
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging info
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (245g)
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decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (499g)
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic LZ20
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Also Known as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $600 $250