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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also Known as mju 7010
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 7010 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 7010 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was released 3 years prior to the FH8 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 7010 grades against the FH8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Panasonic FH8

 7010 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus 7010

 FH8 7010 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FH8

 7010 FH8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 7010 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 7010 versus the FH8.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7010 and FH8 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 7010 and FH8.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 7010 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 7010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7010 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography factors
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7010 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography information
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7010 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging info
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7010 and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus Stylus 7010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 7010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Also called as mju 7010 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 145 grams (0.32 pounds) 123 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $200 $149