Olympus 8010 vs Pentax RZ10

Let's look more closely at the Olympus 8010 and Pentax RZ10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 17 months prior to the RZ10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 8010 matches up against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 comes with exterior measurements 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 Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 8010 against the RZ10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and RZ10.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to give you more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.