Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS8

Lets look closer at the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic ZS8, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched 17 months earlier than the ZS8 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the 8010 scores versus the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 comes with physical 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 ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 vs the ZS8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and ZS8 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and ZS8.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS8 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.