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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic F5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was released 3 years before the F5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 8010 matches up versus the F5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic F5

 8010 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus 8010

 F5 8010 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic F5

 8010 F5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 8010 vs the F5.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and F5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and F5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic F5 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography factors
28
decent MP (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography factors
Panasonic F5 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (245g)
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proof
decent MP (13MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (245g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (28mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging features
Panasonic F5 Vlogging features
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (245 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic F5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8010 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
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 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 245g (0.54 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $100