Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS20

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 3 years before the ZS20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 8010 grades against the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 8010 and the ZS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and ZS20 is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and ZS20.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.