Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic LZ30

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic LZ30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 3 years prior to the LZ30 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the 8010 scores vs the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 comes with external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the 8010 vs the LZ30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and LZ30 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and LZ30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LZ30 to offer you more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.