Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ10

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic SZ10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 5 years prior to the SZ10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 8010 matches up against the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 offers 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the 8010 versus the SZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and SZ10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and SZ10.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.