• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 288.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus Tough-8010 advantages over Fujifilm T550

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm T550 advantages over Olympus Tough-8010

  • Less expensive
    $160 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    288 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    141g vs 214g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.1 fps vs 0.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Compared to Olympus Tough-6020

Olympus Tough-8010
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
Fujifilm T550
Olympus Tough-6020
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out

Compared to Olympus TG-610

Olympus Tough-8010
Olympus TG-610
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
Fujifilm T550
Olympus TG-610
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • More dots on screen

Compared to Olympus TG-810

Olympus Tough-8010
Olympus TG-810
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Fast startup
  • More dots on screen
Fujifilm T550
Olympus TG-810
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • HDMI out

Compared to Fujifilm T400

Olympus Tough-8010
Fujifilm T400
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
Fujifilm T550
Fujifilm T400
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $146
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compared to Nikon S6800

Olympus Tough-8010
Nikon S6800
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
Fujifilm T550
Nikon S6800
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $147
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
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