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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH27, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was announced 11 months before the FH27 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the 8010 matches up vs the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FH27

 8010 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Olympus 8010

 FH27 8010 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH27

 8010 FH27 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH27 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 8010 vs the FH27.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and FH27 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and FH27.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to give you more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 8010 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 Street photography information
Panasonic FH27 Street photography information
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 8010
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (13MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (245g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
offers touch focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging factors
27
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (245 grams)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH27
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Also called as mju Tough 8010 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine VI
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245 grams (0.54 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 57 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 life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $600 $229