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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched 18 months earlier than the TS3 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 8010 grades vs the TS3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic TS3

 8010 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Olympus 8010

 TS3 8010 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic TS3

 8010 TS3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 offers exterior 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 TS3 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic TS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 versus the TS3.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and TS3 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and TS3.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus 8010 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
27
good resolution (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (245 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8010
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
42
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment sealing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (245g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
63
good battery power (310 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
39
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery power (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (245 grams)
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic TS3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Alternative name mju Tough 8010 Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2010-02-02 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
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 13 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $380