Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FP8

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FP8, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and FP8 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-510 was announced 20 months earlier than the FP8 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-510 scores versus the FP8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-510 provides physical measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FP8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-510 and the FP8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-510 and FP8 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-510 and FP8.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-510 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FP8 will give you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-510 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.