Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS50

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS50, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was revealed 5 years prior to the ZS50 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 8010 matches up vs the ZS50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 comes with outer 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 8010 and the ZS50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and ZS50.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 8010 to offer greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.