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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH5 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
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 8010
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was launched 11 months before the FH5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 8010 matches up vs the FH5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Panasonic FH5

 8010 FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus 8010

 FH5 8010 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH5

 8010 FH5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 8010 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 8010 against the FH5.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 8010 and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 8010 and FH5.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 8010 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 8010
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
28
good MP (13 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than average (121g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 8010 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography information
64
environment proof
good MP (13MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average (121 grams)
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 8010 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography factors
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (13 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH5 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus 8010 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 8010 and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Otherwise known as mju Tough 8010 Lumix DMC-FS18
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III Venus Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 245 gr (0.54 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $600 $169