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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS3
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was revealed very close to the TS2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 8010 matches up vs the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic TS2

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus 8010

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic TS2

		

		

			
 8010 TS2 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 compared to the TS2.
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and TS2 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and TS2.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS2 to offer more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.
	
			Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
28
 resolution is good (13 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
28
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
59
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competition (245 grams)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
43
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (13 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 8010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
64
 weather sealing
 resolution is good (13 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (245g)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
 environment sealing
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
40
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (13 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Time Lapse mode
40
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 environment sealing
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus 8010
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
27
 quite wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic support
 heavier than competition (245g)
28
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic TS2
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Other name mju Tough 8010 Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2010-02-02 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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)
Max 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 245 gr (0.54 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $350