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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was brought out 13 months after the TS1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 8010 scores vs the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic TS1

 8010 TS1 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2009More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus 8010

 TS1 8010 

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic TS1

 8010 TS1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 provides external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 versus the TS1.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and TS1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and TS1.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus 8010 to deliver greater detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent 8010 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography information
Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (245g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8010
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
64
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (245 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
weather sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than average (245g)
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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