Olympus 8010 vs Pentax XG-1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus 8010 vs Pentax XG-1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 5 years prior to the XG-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 8010 matches up against the XG-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 & Pentax XG-1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax XG-1 has sizing of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 8010 and the XG-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and XG-1 is 92 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and XG-1.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax XG-1 to result in greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.