Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS45

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS45, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the ZS45 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 8010 grades vs the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 8010 versus the ZS45.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and ZS45 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and ZS45.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to provide greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.