Olympus 7010 vs Panasonic FP8

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic FP8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 7010 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 7010 was revealed within a month of the FP8 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the 7010 matches up against the FP8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 7010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 7010 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 7010 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7010 versus Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 7010 and the FP8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7010 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7010 and FP8.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account.