Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS5

Following is a extended comparison of the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the TS5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the 8010 scores against the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 has got outside measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 8010 versus the TS5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and TS5 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and TS5.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.