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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Olympus FE-5010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2009
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FE-5010 was introduced 3 years earlier than the ZS8 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FE-5010 grades versus the ZS8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Panasonic ZS8

 FE-5010 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus FE-5010

 ZS8 FE-5010 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS8

 FE-5010 ZS8 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5010 features physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the FE-5010 and the ZS8.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and ZS8 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5010 and ZS8.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS8 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FE-5010 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (130g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus FE-5010
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS8
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (210 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Landscape photography highlights
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging highlights
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (210 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus FE-5010 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-5010 and Panasonic ZS8
 Olympus FE-5010Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus FE-5010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-07 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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 130g (0.29 lbs) 210g (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $275