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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax S1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 8010 and Pentax S1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 13 months prior to the S1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 8010 matches up against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Pentax S1

 8010 S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus 8010

 S1 8010 
ReleasedMarch 2011February 2010Fresher by 13 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Pentax S1

 8010 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 and the S1.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and S1.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax S1 to show extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography factors
Pentax S1 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count decent (13MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography info
Pentax S1 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
64
weather proof
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography information
Pentax S1 Landscape photography information
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Olympus 8010 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Pentax S1
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Pentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Pentax Optio S1
Also called as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $600 $174