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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(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
Panasonic FH8
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic FH8

 FE-5010 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus FE-5010

 FH8 FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH8

 FE-5010 FH8 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
Panasonic FH8 Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (123g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography factors
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography information
60
lighter than average in class (130g)
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than average (123 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (123 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
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