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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also referred to as mju Tough 8010
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was announced 3 years earlier than the FH10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 8010 matches up versus the FH10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FH10

 8010 FH10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Olympus 8010

 FH10 8010 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2010Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH10

 8010 FH10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 8010 features outside measurements 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 FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 8010 against the FH10.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and FH10 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and FH10.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to produce greater detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (245 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (245 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competitors (103 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography details
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
39
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging details
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than others in class (245g)
31
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH10
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Also referred to as mju Tough 8010 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 103g (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $110