Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS5

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic ZS5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was unveiled 4 months earlier than the ZS5 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 8010 matches up vs the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 8010 compared to the ZS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and ZS5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and ZS5.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus 8010 to result in greater detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.