Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS10

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic TS10, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured within a month of the TS10 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 8010 grades against the TS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 8010 and the TS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and TS10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and TS10.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS10 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.