Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
- Announced February 2010
- Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic SZ7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The 8010 was introduced 23 months earlier than the SZ7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 8010 grades versus the SZ7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic SZ7
8010 | SZ7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Olympus 8010
SZ7 | 8010 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic SZ7
8010 | SZ7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch display |
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 features external dimensions 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 SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Examine the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic SZ7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 vs the SZ7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and SZ7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and SZ7.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ7 to offer extra detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Also referred to as | mju Tough 8010 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-02-02 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 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 All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $600 | $199 |