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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 8010
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FH3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was manufactured at a similar time to the FH3 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 8010 matches up against the FH3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FH3

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus 8010

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH3

		

		

			
 8010 FH3 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither has Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 has 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) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 8010 versus Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 8010 vs the FH3.
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 8010 and FH3.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to result in more detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively.
	
			Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
28
 megapixel count good (13MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
28
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
59
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proofing
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competitors (245 grams)
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus 8010 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus 8010 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FH3 as a Travel photography camera
64
 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (13MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors (245g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus 8010 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
40
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (13MP)
 environment proofing
 focusing manually not possible
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 small screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus 8010 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging details
27
 decently wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than competitors (245 grams)
29
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Other name mju Tough 8010 Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
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 rate 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options 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
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 245g (0.54 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $160