Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH8
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Released January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the FE-5010 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FE-5010 was manufactured 4 years prior to the FH8 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FE-5010 grades against the FH8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus FE-5010 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are available at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FH8
FE-5010 | FH8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus FE-5010
FH8 | FE-5010 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH8
FE-5010 | FH8 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Olympus FE-5010 versus Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FE-5010 against the FH8.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and FH8.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus FE-5010 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-07 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 grams (0.29 pounds) | 123 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 shots |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-42B | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $130 | $149 |