Olympus 8010 vs Pentax 645Z

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax 645Z, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) have different sensor sizes.

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The 8010 was revealed 5 years before the 645Z which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the 8010 grades vs the 645Z with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Pentax 645Z. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 features external measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645Z has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax 645Z in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 8010 versus the 645Z.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and 645Z is 92 and 49 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and 645Z.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will render more detail because of its extra 38 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.