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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic S3, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 11 months earlier than the S3 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 8010 matches up against the S3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic S3

 8010 S3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Olympus 8010

 S3 8010 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic S3

 8010 S3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 8010 compared to the S3.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and S3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and S3.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic S3 to give more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (13MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Street photography highlights
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (245g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography details
Panasonic S3 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S3 Travel photography advice
64
environment proofing
good MP (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (245g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography factors
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S3 Vlogging highlights
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average (245g)
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic S3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
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 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $600 $110