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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

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
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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