Olympus 8010 vs Pentax MX-1

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus 8010 versus Pentax MX-1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very well matched but the 8010 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 8010 was released 4 years earlier than the MX-1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 8010 scores versus the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 8010 enjoys external dimensions 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 MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 8010 versus Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 8010 vs the MX-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 8010 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus 8010 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind in sensor tech.