Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS7

Below is a extended overview of the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was announced 17 months prior to the ZS7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 8010 scores against the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 features 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 8010 vs the ZS7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and ZS7 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and ZS7.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus 8010 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.