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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Olympus 8000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8000
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 8000 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 8000 was launched 4 years earlier than the FH10 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the 8000 grades vs the FH10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Panasonic FH10

 8000 FH10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus 8000

 FH10 8000 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009Fresher by 42 months

Common features in the Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FH10

 8000 FH10 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8000 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 8000 vs the FH10.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8000 and FH10 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8000 and FH10.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH10 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older 8000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8000 Street photography info
Panasonic FH10 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8000 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8000 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography details
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 8000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
35
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
31
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus 8000 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8000 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Alternative name mju Tough 8000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182g (0.40 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $380 $110