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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic ZS20

 8010 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Olympus 8010

 ZS20 8010 
LaunchedApril 2012February 2010Newer by 27 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic ZS20

 8010 ZS20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

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

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography factors
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (245 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average (206g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13MP)
has tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography factors
64
weather proof
MP count good (13MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (245g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than average (206g)
has touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography features
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (13 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than average (245 grams)
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic ZS20
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8010 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $600 $349