Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS35

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 4 years before the ZS35 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the 8010 scores vs the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 comes with external measurements 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 ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 8010 vs the ZS35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and ZS35.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to give you greater detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.