Olympus µ TOUGH-8010 14MP Waterproof Digital Camera
5.0x Optical zoom, 2.7" LCD, Face detection
NIVO#: 20696Mnf.#: N3836492
Warranty: 2 years
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Olympus µ TOUGH-8010 Compact Camera

  • Shooting in toughest situations - waterproof to 10m**, shockproof to 2m***, crushproof to 100kg**** and freezeproof to -10°C
  • High-precision 5x wide optical zoom (28-140mm*) to capture great scenes through to stunning close-ups even in extreme conditions
  • Avoids blur thanks to Dual Image Stabilisation
  • TAP Control Menu for great convenience also when wearing gloves
  • Capture HD movies and view them together with photos in amazingly sharp detail on HDTVs including convenient remote operation by HDMI control
  • 14 Megapixels to make poster-size prints
  • 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal III LCD for best ever preview even in brilliant sunlight and at extreme angles (230,000 dots)
  • Photo surfing through your own customized photo album in the camera thanks to 2GB internal memory and integrated photo organizing software
  • In-camera panorama function to easily capture spectacular wide-screen views of a landscape or city scene
  • The easy way to perfect images - Intelligent Auto Mode detects the five most commonly used scenes and adjusts settings, focus and exposure automatically
  • Advanced Face Detection of up to 12 persons for perfectly focused and exposed faces plus correct exposure of other image areas
  • Sharp photos wherever your subject moves thanks to AF tracking
  • Give your images an artistic touch with the Magic Filters
  • In-camera manual for instant support and easy operation
  • Manometer for easy air and water pressure checking
  • LED illuminator to lighten up underwater or macro sceneries
  • Beauty Mode automatically identifies and retouches imperfections - faces appear brighter and smooth
  • Battery charging via USB-cable while saving and organising images on the computer
  • TruePic III image processor for faster image handling and higher image quality
Specification top
General
Model
µ TOUGH-8010
Type
<not specified>
 
Sensor
Effective Megapixels
14 megapixels
Sensor Type
<not specified>
ISO Sensitivity
80 - 1600
 
Display
LCD Size
2.7 inch
LCD Resolution
<not specified>
Touch Screen
<not specified>
Swivel Screen
<not specified>
 
Lens
Optical Zoom (x)
5x
Digital Zoom (x)
<not specified>
Focal Length
-
Aperture @ Wide
<not specified>
Aperture @ Telephoto
<not specified>
 
Image Recording
Max Resolution (H)
<not specified>
Max Resolution (V)
<not specified>
File Format
<not specified>
 
Movie Recording
Max Video Resolution
x
Frames Per Second (FPS)
<not specified>
Sound Recording
<not specified>
File Format
<not specified>
 
Manual Controls
Manual Focus
-
Manual Exposure
-
Manual White Balance
Yes
 
Other Features
Image Stabilization
Digital
Print Compliance
<not specified>
Waterproof
Yes
 
Interfaces
Digital Interface
<not specified>
A/V Output
<not specified>
 
Storage
Included Memory Card
<not specified>
Memory Card Type
Secure Digital (SD) 
Memory Card Capacity
<not specified>
Internal Memory
2 GB
 
Power
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion Rechargeable
 
Physical Characteristics
Weight
215 grams
Width
98 mm
Height
64 mm
Depth
24 mm
 
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Ratings & Summary
Overall score (467)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.1/10
Expert score (14)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.1/10
User score (453)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.0/10
 
Value for money (28)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.7/10
Features (17)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.7/10
Ease of use (14)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.4/10
Picture quality (13)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.4/10
Durability (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.4/10
Overall quality (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9.5/10
Display (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
10.0/10
PROS• easy to use • large screen • great zoom • small / compact • good image quality
CONS• easy to use • great zoom
Expert Reviews
DigitalVersus
23 April 2010
Olympus Mju Tough-8010
In-camera panorama With panoramic modes an increasingly popular feature on models from various manufacturers (largely thanks to high-speed CMOS sensors), it's worth mentioning that Olympus cameras have had a panorama function for a very long time already. Read more ...
PROSExcellent all-metal body, Waterproof to 10 m, shockproof to 2 m, crushproof to 100 kg etc, Secure battery compartment locking system and lens protection, 2 GB internal memory
CONSIntolerably slow, Picture quality: disappointing sharpness and sensitivity, 'Simplified' interface is actually more confusing, No charger supplied and slow charging via USB, Barely average video mode
4.0/10
ePHOTOzine
12 November 2010
Olympus Mju Tough 8010 review
Released in March 2010, the Olympus Mju Tough 8010 is a hardened version of the Mju Tough 6020 offering an extra 5m of waterproof depth, half a metre extra shockproofing and is also crushproof to a weight of 100kg. Read more ...
PROSExtremely tough, Easy to use, 2Gb internal memory, SD card format, Good performance at the telephoto length
CONSSlow start-up, Menu system can be slow to react
8.2/10
Register Hardware
6 June 2010
Olympus Tough 8010 rugged camera
range, or Olympus's venerable range of Tough cameras, are a tricky sell. Not only do weather proofed, shock-resistant products command inflated prices, it's also difficult to convince the average electronics buyer that they really need the extra strength. Read more ...
7.5/10
User Reviews
Amazon
15 February 2012
Very disappointed.
The camera came from Plus Digital UK, well packaged and on time. After about a month I noticed that the camera wasn't working as it should. The viewing screen was very dark, and the auto focus was unreliable. I returned it to Olympus, they found three faults with it. Read more ...
2.0/10
CNET
10 November 2010
Pros: I am blinded by the white light of cons. Cons: Incredibly slow to boot up - you will want to smash it So complicated that you need to refer to the instructions if something weird appears on the screen like grids Stupidly no charging station for a back up battery to be charging on. Read more ...
PROSN/A
CONSIncredibly slow to boot up - you will want to smash it
1.0/10
buydig.com
28 October 2011
Snow or Water, No Problem
The start up time and lag between photos were too long. The images were not quite as sharp as those from my previous Canon SD750 either. It was great fun to use underwater though. Read more ...
PROSEasy To Use, Great Zoom, Nice Body Color
CONSLag / Shutter Delay, Poor Image Quality
6.0/10