Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ3

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was announced 3 years prior to the SZ3 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 8010 scores vs the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 comes with outer dimensions 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 SZ3 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 8010 versus the SZ3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and SZ3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and SZ3.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ3 to deliver greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.