Olympus 8010 vs Samsung GX-10

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung GX-10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 8010 was unveiled 3 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 8010 matches up vs the GX-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 features external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung GX-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 8010 vs the GX-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and GX-10 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and GX-10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 8010 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus 8010 will result in extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher 8010 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.