Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZR3

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZR3, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was revealed around the same time to the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 8010 matches up vs the ZR3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 comes with external 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 ZR3 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 against the ZR3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and ZR3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZR3 to give more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.