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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju Tough 8010
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic SZ8, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 4 years earlier than the SZ8 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 8010 grades vs the SZ8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic SZ8

          

          

            
 8010 SZ8 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Olympus 8010

          

          

            
 SZ8 8010 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 47 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic SZ8

          

          

            
 8010 SZ8 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 provides physical 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 SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 8010 and the SZ8.
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and SZ8 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and SZ8.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ8 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

            Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Portrait photography camera
27
 good megapixels (13 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
35
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus 8010 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography features
58
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 more heavy than competition (245g)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (159g)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography highlights
42
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (13MP)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic SZ8 as a Travel photography camera
63
 environment sealing
 good megapixels (13MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (245g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
 lighter than competition (159 grams)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (288mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography info
39
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (13 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 8010 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging information
27
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than competition (245g)
32
 fairly wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 lighter than competition (159 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have external microphone support
Photography Glossary
        
                
        

          

            
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic SZ8
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 245g (0.54 pounds) 159g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 - 200 pictures
Battery style - 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 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $275