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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36
Olympus SZ-10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Released February 2011
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
  • Announced January 2012
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic FH8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was introduced 11 months prior to the FH8 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-10 matches up against the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic FH8

 SZ-10 FH8 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus SZ-10

 FH8 SZ-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FH8

 SZ-10 FH8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-10 has got physical measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-10 versus Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-10 versus the FH8.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and FH8 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-10 and FH8.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SZ-10 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
33
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
40
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
65
lighter than competition in class (215g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than others (123 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
40
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than others (123g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus SZ-10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-02-08 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-4.4 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 123 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 220 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $149