Olympus 8010 vs Sigma fp

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 8010 and Sigma fp, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the 8010 (13MP) and fp (25MP) and the 8010 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

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The 8010 was announced 10 years before the fp and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 8010 matches up against the fp for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Sigma fp. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 features outside measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma fp has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") along with a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 vs the fp.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 8010 and fp is 92 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and fp.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 8010 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sigma fp will deliver extra detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older 8010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.