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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
42
Overall
43
Olympus E-510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Olympus E-510
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 490g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched November 2007
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-510
  • Replaced the Olympus E-500
  • Updated by Olympus E-520
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-510 over the Panasonic FP8

 E-510 FP8 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus E-510

 FP8 E-510 
RevealedJuly 2009November 2007Newer by 20 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FP8

 E-510 FP8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

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

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-510 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography info
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-510 Street photography features
Panasonic FP8 Street photography features
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (490 grams)
screen does not articulate
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-510
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-510 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography information
52
lighter than average in class (490 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-510 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography features
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-510 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging factors
9
no video recording
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Olympus E-510 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-510 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus E-510Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Also Known as EVOLT E-510 -
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2007-11-23 2009-07-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 490 gr (1.08 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 442 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $550 $300