Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5
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![Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8010/Olympus-8010-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5/Panasonic-SZ5-front.jpg)
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2010
- Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Launched July 2012
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview
The following is a extended overview of the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic SZ5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The 8010 was revealed 3 years prior to the SZ5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 8010 grades against the SZ5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic SZ5
8010 | SZ5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Olympus 8010
SZ5 | 8010 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 29 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic SZ5
8010 | SZ5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 offers outer 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) while the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic SZ5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the 8010 vs the SZ5.
![Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and SZ5 is 92 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and SZ5.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ5 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
![Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8010-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 |
Other name | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
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 | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 245g (0.54 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" 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 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $600 | $195 |