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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FH20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched within a month of the FH20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the 8010 grades vs the FH20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FH20

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus 8010

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH20

		

		

			
 8010 FH20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FH20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the 8010 vs the FH20.
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 8010 and FH20.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively.
	
			Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography details
28
 MP count good (13 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
28
 good megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus 8010
Street photography with Panasonic FH20
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than competition (245g)
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (13MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 8010 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography features
64
 weather sealing
 MP count good (13MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (245 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
 good megapixels (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography details
40
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count good (13MP)
 weather sealing
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 no Time Lapse function
37
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging factors
27
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no external mic jack
 heavier than competition (245g)
28
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external mic jack
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called as mju Tough 8010 Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
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 13MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $179