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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH22 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 8010
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FH22, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was brought out at a similar time to the FH22 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 8010 matches up versus the FH22 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FH22

 8010 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus 8010

 FH22 8010 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH22

 8010 FH22 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 8010 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 8010 versus the FH22.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and FH22 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and FH22.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to give you more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (245 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 8010
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
64
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (245g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Landscape photography camera
40
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (245 grams)
30
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8010 Lumix DMC-FS33
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $200