Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH10

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.