Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS10

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic ZS10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 11 months before the ZS10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 8010 scores vs the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the 8010 versus the ZS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and ZS10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and ZS10.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to offer you extra detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.