Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the 8010 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 features 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Olympus 8010 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to render greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.