Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS4

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was announced 24 months earlier than the TS4 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 8010 matches up against the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 8010 versus the TS4.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and TS4 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and TS4.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 8010 to deliver greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.